Introduction to Vectors and Scalars (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What is a scalar quantity?
What is a scalar quantity?
A quantity with magnitude only
Which of these is a scalar quantity?
Which of these is a scalar quantity?
Temperature
What is a vector quantity?
What is a vector quantity?
A quantity with magnitude and direction
Which of these is a vector quantity?
Which of these is a vector quantity?
Weight
What does the notation (without an arrow) represent?
What does the notation (without an arrow) represent?
Only the magnitude of velocity
What is a bearing?
What is a bearing?
A direction measured clockwise from North
What does the length of a vector arrow represent?
What does the length of a vector arrow represent?
The magnitude of the vector
In which direction does a weight vector always point?
In which direction does a weight vector always point?
Towards the centre of the Earth
What is the pointed end of a vector arrow called?
What is the pointed end of a vector arrow called?
Head
Using scale 1 cm = 4 m, what arrow length represents m?
Using scale 1 cm = 4 m, what arrow length represents m?
4 cm