Scalar And Vector Quantity

Scalar And Vector Quantity

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Physics, Science

7th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scalar quantity?

Back

A physical quantity that has magnitude but no direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a vector quantity?

Back

A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the x-component of a vector?

Back

The projection of the vector along the x-axis, calculated as the vector's magnitude multiplied by the cosine of the angle with respect to the x-axis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when you multiply a vector by a scalar?

Back

The result is a vector that has the same direction as the original vector but a different magnitude.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when you divide a vector by a scalar?

Back

The result is a vector that has the same direction as the original vector but a different magnitude.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the resultant of two vectors?

Back

The vector that represents the combined effect of the two vectors.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the resultant of two vectors acting in the same direction?

Back

Add their magnitudes together.

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