Vectors and Scalars

What is a scalar?

• A quantity described by direction only

• A quantity described by magnitude only

• A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

• A quantity with a magnitude of one

• An empty quantity

What is a vector?

• A quantity described by direction only

• A quantity described by magnitude only

• A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

• A quantity with a magnitude of one

• An empty quantity

What symbol is typically used to draw a vector?

• Plus sign

• The letter X

• Box

• Arrow

• Hash tag

Which of the following measurements is a scalar measurement?

• Speed

• Velocity

• Force

• Acceleration

• Momentum

Which of the following measurements is a vector measurement?

• Volume

• Mass

• Speed

• Temperature

• Velocity

Scalar or Vector: The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California.

• Scalar

• Vector

Scalar or Vector: The 5000 pound car was sitting in the last parking space on the block.

• Vector

• Scalar

Scalar or Vector: The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

• Scalar

• Vector

Scalar or Vector: The object was pulled down to the Earth with the force of 5 Newtons.

• Scalar

• Vector

Scalar or Vector: The temperature in Hawaii was a pleasant 75 degrees F.

• Scalar

• Vector