first term science 8th grade

Front

What is a vector?

Back

A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction.

Front

What is a scalar?

Back

A quantity described by magnitude only.

Front

Velocity is a vector measurement because it has both a magnitude and a ________.

Back

Direction.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonliving thing?

Back

Does NOT Breath.

Front

What do living things do?

Back

Eat Food and Drink Water.

Front

What is the definition of magnitude in physics?

Back

The size or quantity of a physical property.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

What are the characteristics of living things?

Back

Living things grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and require energy.

Front

What is an example of a scalar quantity?

Back

Temperature.

Front

What is an example of a vector quantity?

Back

Force.