Vector & Scalar Quantities (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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What do scalar quantities have?
What do scalar quantities have?
Magnitude only
Two examples of scalar quantities
Two examples of scalar quantities
Speed and temperature
What information does speed provide?
What information does speed provide?
How fast object is moving, no direction
What do vector quantities have?
What do vector quantities have?
Magnitude and associated direction
Two examples of vector quantities
Two examples of vector quantities
Force and velocity
What information does velocity provide?
What information does velocity provide?
Speed and direction of travel
What are the 6 main vectors for AQA exams?
What are the 6 main vectors for AQA exams?
Weight, force, momentum, acceleration, displacement, velocity
How are vectors drawn in diagrams?
How are vectors drawn in diagrams?
Using arrows
What does arrow length represent in vector diagrams?
What does arrow length represent in vector diagrams?
Size/magnitude of the vector
If scale is 1cm = 5m, a 4cm arrow equals
If scale is 1cm = 5m, a 4cm arrow equals
20m
What does arrow direction show in vector diagrams?
What does arrow direction show in vector diagrams?
Direction of the vector
Can equal length arrows be different vectors?
Can equal length arrows be different vectors?
Yes, if pointing in opposite directions