Using Scalar and Vector Quantities

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
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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.
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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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