
Topic 1.1: Scalars and Vectors in 1 Dimension

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Physics
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11th Grade
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Pedro Lopez
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are scalars?
Back
Scalars are quantities described by magnitude only.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are vectors?
Back
Vectors are quantities described by both magnitude and direction.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can vectors be visually modeled?
Back
Vectors can be visually modeled as arrows with appropriate direction and lengths proportional to their magnitude.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give examples of scalar quantities.
Back
Distance and speed are examples of scalar quantities.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give examples of vector quantities.
Back
Position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration are examples of vector quantities.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are vectors notated?
Back
Vectors are notated with an arrow above the symbol for that quantity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Is vector notation required for vector components along an axis?
Back
No, vector notation is not required for vector components along an axis. In one dimension, the sign of the component completely describes the direction of that component.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How are opposite directions denoted in a one-dimensional coordinate system?
Back
Opposite directions are denoted by opposite signs.
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