Vectors Flashcards
1
Q
Vectors
A
Have both a magnitude and a direction
2
Q
Scalar
A
Has only magnitude
3
Q
Resultant vector
A
The sum of two vectors
4
Q
Components
A
Axes of vectors most accurate method for vector addition
5
Q
Projectile motion
A
Motion of an object in the air near the earth’s surface under the effect of gravity alone can be analyzed as two independent motions
6
Q
Relative velocity
A
Velocity of one object in relation to another obtained by adding or subtracting if they are along the same line
