Scalars and Vectors

Scalar examples

-Mass

-Time

-Energy

-Temperature

-Length

-Speed

Vector examples

-Displacement

-Force

-Velocity

-Acceleration

-Momentum

How to find the resultant of vectors

Draw the vectors tip to tail

How to subtract vectors

Draw the vector you’re subtracting with the same magnitude but opposite direction

How to find the resultant vector of perpendicular vectors

Use trigonometry

How to find the resultant vector of non-perpendicular vectors

Draw a scale diagram

How to find the vertical and horizontal components from a vector

Resolve it by forming a right angle triangle with the vertical and horizontal components and the vector as the hypotenuse, then use trigonometry