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What is a vector quantity?
Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
What notation is used to describe a vector?
Bold font or an arrow above the letter
Two vectors are equal if they have different magnitudes but the same direction.
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Two vectors are negative if they have the same magnitude but are _______ apart.
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What must be considered when adding vectors?
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What method can be used to add vectors geometrically?
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The resultant vector in a graphical addition is drawn from the origin of the first vector to the end of the last vector.
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Study Notes
Vector vs. Scalar
- Vectors have both magnitude and direction; scalars have only magnitude.
- Example: A library's location requires both distance (0.5 m) and direction.
Vector and Scalar Quantities
- Vectors: Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Force, Momentum.
- Scalars: Distance, Speed, Temperature, Mass, Energy, Time.
- Vectors are more complex than scalars because they require additional information (direction).
Important Notation
- Vector notation can be represented in bold font (A) or with an arrow above (A).
- Magnitude represented as |A| or simply A; it is always positive and corresponds to vector length.
Properties of Vectors
- Equality: Two vectors are equal if they have identical magnitudes and directions.
- Vectors can be moved parallel to themselves without changing their properties.
- Negative Vectors: Have the same magnitude but are oriented 180° apart (e.g., A = -B).
Adding Vectors
- Directions and units of vectors must align for accurate summation.
- Geometric Methods: Scale drawings allow visual addition of vectors.
- Algebraic Methods: More efficient and offer numerical solutions.
Adding Vectors Geometrically - Triangle Method
- Initial vector (A) drawn with length and direction; subsequent vector (B) is drawn from the tip of A.
- Resultant vector is drawn from the origin of A to the tip of B.
Adding Vectors Graphically
- Continuously apply the addition process for multiple vectors.
- Resultant vector connects the starting point of the first vector to the endpoint of the last vector.
Adding Vectors Geometrically - Polygon Method
- Use the same coordinate system for each vector.
- Draw a parallelogram to determine the resultant, which is represented by the diagonal.
Vector Subtraction
- Subtraction is a special case of vector addition: the negative of the vector to be subtracted is added instead.
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This quiz explores the concepts of electricity and magnetism as part of the Engineering Physics I course. It includes fundamental principles like vector and scalar quantities, providing practical examples of physical quantities in real-life scenarios. Prepare to enhance your understanding of these essential topics in physics.
