Vectors

Question 1

Vector

Answer 1

Physical quantity with magnitude and direction

Question 2

Scalar

Answer 2

Physical quantity with magnitude only

Question 3

Resultant

Answer 3

Single vector having the same effect as two or more vectors together

Question 4

Vector resolution

Answer 4

To break a vector up into its components

Question 5

Equilibrium

Answer 5

State or condition of a system when all the forces acting on the system produce a zero resultant

Question 6

Static equilibrium

Answer 6

The system is in equilibrium and the system is at rest

Question 7

Dynamic equilibrium

Answer 7

The system is in equilibrium and there is no change in the motion of the system