Science Physics

What is a vector?

• A quantity described by direction only

• A quantity described by magnitude only

• A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

• A quantity with a magnitude of one

• An empty quantity

Velocity is a vector measurement because it has both a magnitude and a ________.

• Time

• Distance

• Direction

• Temperature

• Speed

What is a scalar?

• A quantity described by direction only

• A quantity described by magnitude only

• A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

• A quantity with a magnitude of one

• An empty quantity

The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California.

• Scalar

• Vector

The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

• Scalar

• Vector

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What is the unit of measurement used in physics for speed?

• Seconds

• Seconds per meter

• Meters

• Meters per second

• Hours per mile

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Scientific study of the nature and properties of energy including heat, light, and mechanics.

• Law

• Physics
  

• Physical Science
  

• Science

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A proton has a ___________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

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An electron has a ___________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

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What makes an electromagnet?

• A battery

• A solenoid and nail

• A battery, a nail, and a solenoid

• A nail and a cookie