Vectors and Scalars (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Two properties that vectors have
Two properties that vectors have
Magnitude (size) and direction
Conditions for two vectors to be equal
Conditions for two vectors to be equal
Same magnitude and same direction
Definition of a negative vector
Definition of a negative vector
Vector with opposite direction to positive reference direction
What must be considered when adding vectors
What must be considered when adding vectors
Both magnitudes and directions
What displacement describes
What displacement describes
Change in an object's position
Vector addition property (order of vectors)
Vector addition property (order of vectors)
Commutative - order doesn't matter
Definition of resultant vector
Definition of resultant vector
Single vector with same effect as individual vectors combined
Vector subtraction equivalent operation
Vector subtraction equivalent operation
Adding a vector in the opposite direction
Definition of equilibrant
Definition of equilibrant
Vector with same magnitude but opposite direction to resultant
Result of adding resultant and equilibrant
Result of adding resultant and equilibrant
Zero (they cancel each other out)