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In a straight-line motion, distance and displacement are scalar quantities.
In a straight-line motion, distance and displacement are scalar quantities.
False
A vector quantity has only magnitude but no direction.
A vector quantity has only magnitude but no direction.
False
Force is an example of a scalar quantity.
Force is an example of a scalar quantity.
False
The kilogram is the SI unit of time.
The kilogram is the SI unit of time.
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A qualitative description of motion involves using numbers.
A qualitative description of motion involves using numbers.
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The prefix 'kilo' represents a multiplier of 10-3.
The prefix 'kilo' represents a multiplier of 10-3.
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Distance is a vector measure of the interval between two locations.
Distance is a vector measure of the interval between two locations.
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The displacement of an object is always equal to the distance travelled.
The displacement of an object is always equal to the distance travelled.
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Displacement is a scalar quantity.
Displacement is a scalar quantity.
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The distance travelled by an object is always greater than or equal to its displacement.
The distance travelled by an object is always greater than or equal to its displacement.
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The magnitude of the displacement of an object is always equal to the distance covered by the object.
The magnitude of the displacement of an object is always equal to the distance covered by the object.
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The length of the arrow in a vector quantity representation denotes the direction of the force.
The length of the arrow in a vector quantity representation denotes the direction of the force.
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Distance is a vector quantity.
Distance is a vector quantity.
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The SI unit of distance is the second.
The SI unit of distance is the second.
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Displacement is a scalar quantity.
Displacement is a scalar quantity.
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Time is a vector quantity.
Time is a vector quantity.
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A vector quantity can be represented by a bold symbol or a small arrow above the symbol.
A vector quantity can be represented by a bold symbol or a small arrow above the symbol.
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Study Notes
-distance is a scalar quantity, but displacement is a vector qauntity
- a vector qauntity has both magnitude and direction
- force is an example of a vector qauntity, having both magnitude and direction
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Description
Test your understanding of motion in a straight line, including uniform and uniformly accelerated motion, scalars and vectors, and quantitative descriptions. Covers important definitions and concepts related to displacement and distance.
