Vectors and Scalars (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What two characteristics must a vector have?
What two characteristics must a vector have?
Magnitude and direction
When are two vectors considered equal?
When are two vectors considered equal?
Same magnitude and same direction
What defines a negative vector?
What defines a negative vector?
Opposite direction to positive reference
If N right and N right, what is ?
If N right and N right, what is ?
N to the right
What property of vector addition means order doesn't matter?
What property of vector addition means order doesn't matter?
Commutative
What is the resultant vector?
What is the resultant vector?
Single vector with same effect as all
How does the equilibrant relate to the resultant?
How does the equilibrant relate to the resultant?
Same magnitude, opposite direction
What happens when the resultant and equilibrant are added?
What happens when the resultant and equilibrant are added?
They cancel out (sum is zero)
Subtracting a vector is the same as what?
Subtracting a vector is the same as what?
Adding a vector in opposite direction
In the head-to-tail method, where does the resultant go?
In the head-to-tail method, where does the resultant go?
Tail of first to head of second