vectors and scalars Flashcards
1
Q
terms to describe motion
A
- position
- direction
- displacement
- distance
- units
2
Q
whats positions
A
- where object moves/is
- location that represents
3
Q
what is distance and how is it measured?
A
- How far an object travels along a path
- Measured in a unit
4
Q
what’s displacement?
A
- change in position if a point
- distance between the starting point and end point
- has a direction
5
Q
a scalar quantity has only _________
A
magnitude
6
Q
a vector quantity has both __________ and ___________
A
magnitude and direction
7
Q
examples of scale quantities
A
- length
- area
- volume
- speed
- mass
- density
- pressure
- temperature
- energy
- work
- power
8
Q
vector quantities
A
- displacement
- velocity
- acceleration
- momentum
- force
- lift
- drag
- thrust
- weight
9
Q
Give different between vector quantities and scalar quantities, and give one example of each
A
vector quantities have magnitude and directions, scalar quantities has only magnitude
length vs weight
10
Q
force is a vector quality. explain what this means
A
force is always applied in a direction. forward.
