10 Questions
Which book is recommended for the course PHYS 111-451?
Principles of Physics 10th Edition
What is the purpose of dimensional analysis?
To compare unknown quantities with standard units
What is the SI system also known as?
The metric system
What is the definition of physics?
The study of matter, energy, and their interactions
How are measurements made in physics?
By comparing an unknown quantity with a standard unit
What is the difference between a vector quantity and a scalar quantity?
A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction, while a scalar quantity only has magnitude.
Give an example of a vector quantity.
Force, momentum, Electric field, velocity are examples of vector quantities.
What are the two important properties of vector addition?
The two important properties of vector addition are adding vectors using the head-to-tail rule and subtracting vectors.
How can a vector be represented mathematically?
A vector can be represented mathematically as a physical quantity that has magnitude and direction.
What is the symbol used to represent a vector?
A vector is represented by a letter with a small arrow on it.
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