Force as a vector

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a force as a vector?

• A force has both magnitude and direction.

• A force only has magnitude.

• A force only has direction.

• A force cannot be measured.

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Why is it important for scientists and engineers to analyze forces when predicting the effects on movement?

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Explain the difference between scalar and vector quantities, using examples from the lesson.

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Why is force considered a vector quantity?

Classify if the given physical quantity is scalar or vector

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

TEMPERATURE - DEGREE CELCIUS

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

MASS - KILOGRAM (KG)

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

VELOCITY - meter /second North

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

acceleration - meter / second square east

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

SPEED - meter / second

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

TIME- seconds

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

VOLUME -cubic meter (m3)

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Classify if the given physical quantity:

FORCE - Newton ( N) down

• VECTOR

• SCALAR

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Which of the following quantities is a vector quantity? Select all that apply.

• Distance

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Temperature

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Which of the following quantities is a scalar quantity?

• Mass

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Force

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Which sample unit is used for speed?

• Newton

• Meter per second

• Cubic meter

• Second

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Select all the quantities below that are scalar quantities.

• Volume

• Speed

• Force

• Area

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Explain the difference between scalar and vector quantities, using examples from the images.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following quantities is a vector quantity?

• Volume

• Speed

• Area

• Force

UNLOCKING OF TERMS

Multiple Choice

It refers to the orientation or course of the quantity.

• FORCE

• VECTOR

• MAGNITUDE

• DIRECTION

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As a vector quantity that represents the interaction between two objects, cusing a change in the motion or shape of an object.

• FORCE

• VECTOR

• MAGNITUDE

• DIRECTION

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It is a quantity that has both magnitude (size or amount ) and direction.

• FORCE

• VECTOR

• MAGNITUDE

• DIRECTION

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It refers to the size or numerical value of the quantity, without considering the direction.

• FORCE

• VECTOR

• MAGNITUDE

• DIRECTION

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How does the length and orientation of an arrow represent force in diagrams?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a vector quantity?

• A quantity that has only magnitude and no direction

• A quantity that has both magnitude and direction

• A quantity that represents mass only

• A quantity that represents temperature only

Multiple Select

Which of the following are scalar quantities?

• Force

• Mass

• Volume

• Temperature

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to consider both magnitude and direction when describing a force.

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The magnitude of a force is typically measured in ___ in the SI system.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the direction of forces is correct?

• Direction is not important when analyzing forces.

• Direction indicates the orientation or course of the force.

• Direction is only relevant for scalar quantities.

• Direction cannot be specified using angular measurements.

Multiple Choice

Which feature of a vector diagram represents the magnitude of a force?

• The color of the arrow

• The length of the arrow

• The thickness of the arrow

• The direction of the arrow

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about vector diagrams is/are correct?

• Forces are represented by arrows.

• The length of the arrow shows the force's magnitude.

• The arrow's orientation shows the force's direction.

• Vector diagrams only represent gravitational forces.

Open Ended

Explain how both the magnitude and direction of a force are represented in a vector diagram.

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A book resting on a table experiences a normal force and a ___ force.

Multiple Choice

In the scenario of a person pushing a box, which forces are acting on the box according to the vector diagram?

• Normal force and gravitational force

• Applied force and friction force

• Tension and gravitational force

• Applied force and normal force

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Describe how the Vector Addition Simulation can help students understand vector diagrams.

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ASSESSMENT

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1. How are forces typically represented in vector diagrams?

• Forces are represented by circles or other geometric shapes.

• Forces are represented by numerical values without any visual cues.

• Forces are represented by arrows, where the length indicates magnitude.

• Forces are represented by arrows, where the orientation indicates direction.

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2. Which of the following is a key characteristic of force as a vector quantity?

• Force

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Mass

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3. What is the primary reason for neglecting the direction of a force in an analysis?

• It simplifies the calculations.

• It leads to a more complete understanding of the forces.

• It can result in an incomplete or inaccurate analysis.

• It is required for vector diagrams.

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4. Which of the following is a key characteristic of force as a vector quantity?

• Force has only magnitude, without any associated direction

• Force has both magnitude (size or strength) and direction.

• Force is a scalar quantity that can be represented by a single number.

• Force is always measured in degrees or radians.

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5. How is the magnitude of a force typically measured in the SI system?

• Degrees

• Radians

• Newtons

• Meter per second

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6. . Which of the following best describes the relationship between the length of a force arrow in a vector diagram and the magnitude of the force?

• a)The length of the arrow is unrelated to the force magnitude.

• a)Longer arrows always indicate larger forces.

• Shorter arrows indicate larger forces

• a)Longer arrows indicate larger forces, and shorter arrows indicate smaller forces.

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7. What does the orientation or direction of the force arrow in a vector diagram convey?

• The speed of the force.

• The acceleration of the force

• The direction in which the force is acting.

• The mass of the object experiencing the force.

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8. Which of the following is a common way to specify the direction of a force in writing?

• Using only descriptive terms (e.g., up, down, left, right)

• Providing only a numerical value without any units

• Using angular measurements (e.g., degrees, radians)

• Both a and c

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9. How does considering the vector nature of forces help when resolving the combination of multiple forces acting on an object?

• a)It makes the analysis more complicated.

• a)It allows for a more complete and accurate understanding of the forces.

• a)It is unnecessary, as only the net force matters.

• a)It only helps when the forces are acting in the same direction.

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10. Which of the following strategies could be effective for communicating the concept of force as a vector quantity to others in your writing?

• .a)Using only mathematical equations and formulas

• a) Providing detailed numerical calculations without any visual aids

• a)Incorporating analogies, examples, and vector diagrams

• a)Focusing solely on the magnitude of forces and neglecting direction

   

Fill in the Blank

Forces act between objects and can be ___.