Scalar and vector quantities

Question 1

Scalar quantities

Answer 1

A physical quantity that can be measured.

Known as having a ‘magnitude/size’

Question 2

Scalar examples

Answer 2

Temperature, for example 10°C

Mass, for example 5Kg

Question 3

Vector quantities

Answer 3

A quantity that has both a quantity

Question 4

Vector examples

Answer 4

Force, for example

Question 4

Vector examples

Answer 4

Force, for example 20N to the left

Question 5

Resultant force

Answer 5

Single force that has the same effect as 2 forces acting together

Question 6

How to calculate the resultant force in the same direction?

Answer 6

Add them together