Scalar & Vector

Question 1

Variable:

Answer 1

any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.

Question 2

The physical variables that describe motion are:

Answer 2

Scalars and Vectors

Question 3

Scalars-

Answer 3

variable that can be specified with only one number

Measures magnitude, how big, how far, how fast etc.

Example: Distance traveled by an object, speed

Question 4

Vectors-

Answer 4

variable that can be specified with more than one number
Measures magnitudes and direction

Example: position, displacement, velocity, acceleration