Understanding Vectors and Scalars

What is a vector quantity?

• A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

• A vector quantity is a measurement that is always positive.

• A vector quantity is a scalar quantity with no direction.

• A vector quantity is a physical quantity that only has magnitude.

Give an example of a vector quantity.

• Velocity

• Temperature

• Mass

• Speed

What is a scalar quantity?

• A scalar quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

• A scalar quantity is a measurement that can vary in space and time.

• A scalar quantity is a quantity that has only magnitude and no direction.

• A scalar quantity is a type of vector that includes direction.

Name a measurement that is a scalar.

• Speed

• Mass

• Distance

• Temperature

What does distance represent in physics?

• Distance represents the total length of the path traveled by an object.

• Distance is the speed of an object.

• Distance is the force applied to an object.

• Distance is the time taken to travel a path.

How is displacement different from distance?

• Distance is always greater than displacement in any scenario.

• Displacement measures speed, while distance measures time.

• Displacement can only be measured in straight lines, while distance can be curved.

• Displacement is the shortest path with direction, while distance is the total path length without direction.

What does velocity include that speed does not?

• Acceleration

• Magnitude

• Distance

• Direction

Is acceleration a vector or a scalar?

• Scalar

• Vector

• Constant

• Magnitude

What is the definition of speed?

• Speed is the force applied to an object.

• Speed is the time taken to travel a distance.

• Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance.

• Speed is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Can mass be considered a vector quantity? Why or why not?

• Mass is a scalar quantity with direction.

• Mass can change based on the object's speed.

• Mass is a vector quantity that can be added geometrically.

• No, mass cannot be considered a vector quantity.