Scalars and vectors (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Scalar quantities have
Scalar quantities have
Size (magnitude) only, no direction
Vector quantities have
Vector quantities have
Both size (magnitude) and direction
3 examples of scalars
3 examples of scalars
Mass, speed, distance
3 examples of vectors
3 examples of vectors
Force, velocity, displacement
Speed: scalar or vector?
Speed: scalar or vector?
Scalar
Velocity: scalar or vector?
Velocity: scalar or vector?
Vector
Distance: scalar or vector?
Distance: scalar or vector?
Scalar
Displacement: scalar or vector?
Displacement: scalar or vector?
Vector
Speed vs velocity difference
Speed vs velocity difference
Speed has no direction; velocity includes direction
How is direction shown in vectors?
How is direction shown in vectors?
Positive and negative values (signs)
Weight direction
Weight direction
Always downwards
Force: scalar or vector?
Force: scalar or vector?
Vector