Vectors

Volume

• Vector
• Scalar

A vector is a mathematical structure that has both _______ and _______.

• direction, magnitude
• scope, sequence
• meat, potatoes
• scalar, vector

When adding vectors graphically, the magnitude of the resultant vector is represented

• the length of the vector drawn

• the arrow head of the vector drawn

• both of the above

• none of the above

What is the sum of a vector addition problem called?

• components

• scalar

• resultant

• magnitude

Which are equivalent vectors?

• u and -u

• u and a

• u and v

• u and b

A physical quantity that has both a _____ and a ______ associated with it is called vector quantity.

Triangles containing a 90° angle are called ________ triangles.

• Isosceles

• right

• complementary

• equilateral

Two vectors are considered equal as long as they have the same magnitude.

• True

• False

Scalar quantities are negative.

• Never

• Sometimes

• Always

f an object travels in a straight line, the magnitude of its displacement will be equal to ____.

• the distance traveled

• the opposite displacement

• the average speed

• zero