Mastering Vectors

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Which of the following best describes a vector?

A quantity that represents magnitude and direction (correct)
A quantity that represents only direction
A quantity that represents only magnitude
A quantity that represents both magnitude and direction

How is a vector represented graphically?

By a line segment
By a circle
By a dot
By an arrow (correct)

How can vectors be added together?

By dividing the magnitudes of the vectors
By placing the head of the first vector on the tail of the second and drawing a third vector from the tail of the first to the head of the second (correct)
By subtracting the magnitudes of the vectors
By multiplying the magnitudes of the vectors

What is a moment?

<p>A vector quantity equal to a force times the distance from the point of rotation that is perpendicular to the force (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers