Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a scalar quantity?
What operation can be performed on scalar quantities?
How is velocity different from speed?
What does the 'magnitude' of a vector refer to?
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Which of the following best describes displacement?
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Which statement is true about scalar quantities?
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What characterizes a vector quantity?
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What happens when direction is added to speed?
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Which of the following describes scalar quantities?
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What is the primary difference between vector and scalar quantities?
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Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
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What method can be used to add vectors graphically?
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When rewriting a vector in component form, what elements are typically identified?
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Which of the following statements about vector addition is true?
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What is the resultant vector?
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What is necessary to calculate the magnitude of a resultant vector?
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What determines whether two vectors are considered equal?
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What is the relationship between distance and displacement?
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If two vectors point in opposite directions but have equal magnitudes, how are they classified?
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What is the resultant vector?
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Which vehicle's travel direction can be identified as 40° south of west?
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When a student moves 8.5 meters, 50° north of west, what is a plausible misconception about their movement?
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In which scenario is distance covered likely to exceed displacement?
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What angle does Sara's displacement of 60 km correspond to when described as 78° south of east?
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What does the initial displacement of the speed boat indicate about its direction?
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Why is it important to resolve a force into its components when analyzing a truss bridge?
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In vector addition, what is the significance of the angle in determining the components of a vector?
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What does a displacement vector pointing northeast imply about its components?
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What type of forces can different parts of a bridge accommodate?
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How does the arrangement of beams in a truss bridge enhance its performance?
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What is meant by 'maximum strength' in the context of bridge components?
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Which of the following best describes vector quantities?
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Which equation can be used to find the x-component of a vector given its magnitude and angle?
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What is the relationship between a vector's components and its angle?
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For a vector located in the second quadrant, which statement is true about its x-component?
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How can the resultant vector be calculated?
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If a displacement vector has a magnitude of 50 m and an angle of 30°, what is the y-component?
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Which of the following correctly describes the role of the inverse tangent function in vector analysis?
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If a car has a displacement of 750 m at an angle of 45° north of west, what can be concluded about its components?
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What does the term 'adjacent' refer to in the context of a vector?
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Study Notes
Learning Competencies and Objectives
- Differentiate between vector and scalar quantities.
- Perform vector addition and subtraction.
- Represent vectors in component form.
Physical Quantities
- Physical quantities are classified into scalar and vector categories.
- Scalar quantities have magnitude only (e.g., mass, time, distance).
- Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction (e.g., velocity).
Scalar Quantities
- A scalar quantity is indicated by a single value and unit (e.g., 25°C).
- Examples: mass (15 kg), time (2 hours), speed (60 km/h), density, volume.
- Operations on scalars follow ordinary arithmetic rules.
Vector Quantities
- Vectors are represented with an arrow indicating both magnitude and direction.
- E.g., a car moving at 30 m/s East is velocity, distinguishing it from speed.
- Magnitude of scalars is always positive, while vectors can have directionality.
Representation of Vectors
- The shortest distance between two points is known as displacement.
- Different paths between two points can represent various vectors.
Distance vs. Displacement
- Distance covers the actual path traveled, while displacement is a straight line from origin to destination.
Vector Equalities and Operations
- Vectors are equal when they have the same magnitude and direction.
- Parallel vectors point in the same direction; antiparallel vectors point in opposite directions.
Addition of Vectors
- The resultant vector, or total displacement, combines individual vectors.
- Graphical methods can illustrate vector additions effectively.
Components of Vectors
- Vectors can be resolved into horizontal and vertical components.
- Example: A vector pointing northeast has components along the north and east axes.
Trigonometric Relationships
- Component relationships can be established using trigonometric functions.
- The Pythagorean theorem facilitates resultant vector calculations.
- The angle of the resultant vector can be determined using the inverse tangent of the component ratios.
Sample Exercises
- Displacement calculations involve finding x- and y-components based on angle and magnitude.
- Specific examples include calculating components of vectors in various quadrants and orientations.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Lesson 2 of General Physics 1, focusing on the differentiation between vector and scalar quantities. It also includes practical applications such as vector addition and rewriting vectors in component form. Ideal for STEM students looking to solidify their understanding of fundamental physics principles.
