Scalar vs Vector; Speed vs Velocity

Front

What is the definition of a vector?

Back

A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Front

What is the definition of a scalar?

Back

A scalar is a quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction; it is a vector quantity.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time; it is a scalar quantity.

Front

What is the formula to calculate distance?

Back

Distance = Speed × Time.

Front

If a car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour for 2 hours, how far does it travel?

Back

120 miles.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path length covered, while displacement is the shortest straight line from the initial to the final position.

Front

What is an example of a scalar quantity?

Back

Temperature is an example of a scalar quantity.

Front

What is an example of a vector quantity?

Back

Force is an example of a vector quantity.

Front

If Jerry walked 3 km to school and then 5 km to the park, what is his total distance?

Back

8 km.