Scalar vs. Vector V2 Flashcards

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What are scalar quantities?

A

A quantity described by magnitude alone

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What are vector quantities?

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A quantity described by magnitude and direction

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2
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What is a magnitude?

A

A numerical value including units

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3
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Is distance a scalar or vector?

A

Scalar

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4
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Is speed a scalar or vector?

A

Scalar

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5
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Is displacement a scalar or vector?

A

Vector

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6
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Is velocity a scalar or vector?

A

Vector

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7
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Is acceleration a scalar or vector?

A

Vector

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8
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What is distance?

A

How much ground an object covers.

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9
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What is velocity?

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a change in rate of displacement, including displacement

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10
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What is displacement?

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change in position from start to end.

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11
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What is speed?

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How fast something is moving, regardless of direction.

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12
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What is acceleration?

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rate of change of velocity

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