Scalar and Vector quantities

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Define a scalar quantity

A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that only has a magnitude and no direction

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Define a vector quantity

A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both a magnitude and direction.

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How are vector quantities usually represented?

Vector quantities and represented by an arrow, which indicates direction and length represents magnitude.

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What are the 5 main examples of scalar quantities?


  • Mass

  • Distance

  • Speed

  • Time

  • Temperature

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What are the 5 main examples of vector quantities?


  • Displacement

  • Velocity

  • Force

  • Acceleration

  • Momentum

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What does it mean when a vector is negative?


When a vector is negative it is has the same magnitude but is is going in the opposite direction