vector operations

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a vector?
Back
A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scalar?
Back
A scalar is a physical quantity that has magnitude but no direction.
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What is the resultant displacement?
Back
The resultant displacement is the overall change in position of an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction.
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How do you calculate the magnitude of resultant displacement?
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To calculate the magnitude of resultant displacement, subtract the smaller displacement from the larger displacement if they are in opposite directions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the horizontal component of a projectile's velocity?
Back
The horizontal component of a projectile's velocity is the velocity in the horizontal direction, which remains constant if air resistance is negligible.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the vertical component of a projectile's velocity?
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The vertical component of a projectile's velocity is affected by gravity and changes over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between distance and displacement?
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Distance is a scalar quantity representing the total path length traveled, while displacement is a vector quantity representing the shortest path from the initial to the final position.
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