Vectors

Which statement describes a vector?

• It has magnitude but no direction
• It has direction but no magnitude
• It has both direction and magnitude
• It has constant magnitude but no
   direction

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

Is this a scalar quantity or a vector quantity?
Wind blowing at 20 knots

• Scalar
• Vector

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

Which of the following quantities are vectors?

• speed, velocity, acceleration
• velocity, acceleration, force
• force, acceleration, mass
• length, mass, time

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.1

The _______ of two or more vectors is the sum of the vectors.

• components
• scalar
• resultant
• magnitude

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CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A

CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B

What is the net force?
100 N        230 N
<------        --------->

• 30 N to the right
• 230 N to the right
• 130 N to the right
• This is a balanced force

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CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4A

CCSS.HSN-VM.B.4B

What is the SI unit of measurement for force?

• lbf
• Kilograms
• Newtons
• m/sec^2

What is the y component of the vector given in the diagram?

• 77N
• 92N
• 120N
• 60N

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.2

What is the x component of the vector given in the diagram?

• 77N
• 92N
• 120N
• 60N

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CCSS.HSN.VM.A.2

What is the y component of the vector given in the diagram?

• 77N
• 92N
• 120N
• 60N

Given an initial point A ( 2, 4 ) and terminal point B ( -8, 7 ), find the component form of the vector AB.

• 〈-10,3〉
• 〈-6,3〉
• 〈10,11〉
• 〈-6,-3〉