Using Scalar and Vector Quantities

Using Scalar and Vector Quantities

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Physics

8th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that has only magnitude and no direction. Examples include temperature, mass, and speed.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vector quantity?

Back

A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Examples include velocity, force, and displacement.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a scalar quantity in a lab setting.

Back

Reading the digital balance in a lab is an example of a scalar quantity, as it only provides a numerical value (mass) without direction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a vector quantity when describing motion.

Back

Describing how fast and in which direction a deer is running is an example of a vector quantity, as it includes both speed (magnitude) and direction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is the reading on a doctor's scale a scalar or vector quantity?

Back

The reading on a doctor's scale is a scalar quantity, as it only indicates weight without any directional component.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean when we say temperature change is a vector quantity?

Back

Temperature change is typically considered a scalar quantity, but if we describe it in terms of direction (e.g., increasing or decreasing), it can be treated as a vector in specific contexts.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of direction in vector quantities?

Back

Direction is crucial in vector quantities because it determines how the quantity interacts with other vectors, affecting the overall result in physics problems.

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