Scalars and Vectors Understanding Check

During a lively classroom debate, Kai asked, 'What is a scalar quantity?' while Avery and Arjun eagerly waited to answer.

• A quantity that has both magnitude and direction

• A quantity that has only magnitude

• A quantity that has only direction

• A quantity that has neither magnitude nor direction

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey Abigail, Lily, and Elijah! Can you guess which of the following is a scalar quantity? Let's see who gets it right first!

• Velocity

• Force

• Temperature

• Displacement

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey class! Anika, Abigail, and Ava are having a lively debate. Can you help them settle it? What is a vector quantity?

• A quantity that has only magnitude

• A quantity that has only direction

• A quantity that has both magnitude and direction

• A quantity that has neither magnitude nor direction

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey Avery, James, and Emma! Can you join forces to figure out which of the following is a vector quantity?

• Mass

• Speed

• Acceleration

• Temperature

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Hey Rohan, can you explain to Henry and Aria why speed is considered a scalar quantity?

• Because it has both magnitude and direction

• Because it has only magnitude

• Because it has only direction

• Because it has neither magnitude nor direction

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Avery and Lily are having a lively debate. Avery says velocity is a vector quantity. Can you help Lily understand why?

• Because it has only magnitude

• Because it has only direction

• Because it has both magnitude and direction

• Because it has neither magnitude nor direction

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Hey students! Let's embark on an exciting journey into the world of physics. Can you help Kai, Arjun, and Abigail understand the difference between scalar and vector quantities with some cool examples?

• Scalars have only magnitude, like temperature; vectors have both magnitude and direction, like force.

• Scalars have both magnitude and direction, like velocity; vectors have only magnitude, like mass.

• Scalars have only direction, like displacement; vectors have only magnitude, like speed.

• Scalars have neither magnitude nor direction, like work; vectors have both magnitude and direction, like energy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Benjamin and Scarlett are having a lively debate about physics. Given the quantities: 5 m/s (speed), 10 N (force), 20 kg (mass), and 15 m (distance), can you help them figure out which are scalars and which are vectors? Hint: N is the unit that measures Force.

• Scalars: 5 m/s, 10 N; Vectors: 20 kg, 15 m

• Scalars: 5 m/s, 20 kg, 15 m; Vectors: 10 N

• Scalars: 10 N, 20 kg; Vectors: 5 m/s, 15 m

• Scalars: 5 m/s, 10 N, 20 kg; Vectors: 15 m

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Imagine Scarlett, Olivia, and Samuel are on a mission to push a heavy box up a ramp. Can you explain why it's crucial to distinguish between scalar and vector quantities in this exciting scenario?

• Measuring the temperature of a room

• Calculating the distance traveled by a car

• Determining the force needed to push a box up a ramp

• Measuring the mass of an object

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Hey Daniel, Kai, and Benjamin! Can you spot which one of these is NOT a correct Vector?

• 45N up

• 6N -->

• 20N

• 22N North