Scalar vs Vector Review

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What is a vector?

Back

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

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What is a scalar?

Back

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

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Give an example of a vector.

Back

An example of a vector is velocity, such as 60 km/h to the east.

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Give an example of a scalar.

Back

An example of a scalar is temperature, such as 30 degrees Celsius.

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What are the two main components of a vector?

Back

Magnitude and direction.

Front

Is speed a scalar or a vector?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity.

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Is acceleration a scalar or a vector?

Back

Acceleration is a vector quantity.

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What does the term 'magnitude' refer to in vectors?

Back

Magnitude refers to the size or length of the vector.

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What does the term 'direction' refer to in vectors?

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Direction refers to the orientation of the vector in space.

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How can you represent a vector graphically?

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A vector can be represented graphically by an arrow, where the length represents magnitude and the arrowhead indicates direction.