15 Questions
What are scalar quantities?
Quantities that have a numeric value
Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?
Velocity
How are vector quantities graphically represented?
With both magnitude and direction
What is the classification of measurements?
Operation to obtain numeric value of a quantity
Which term refers to quantities that have a numeric value and no direction?
Magnitude
Scalar quantities have both magnitude and direction.
False
Derived quantities are obtained using a single measuring instrument.
False
Velocity is an example of a scalar quantity.
False
Acceleration is a vector quantity.
True
Measurements involve obtaining the numeric value of a certain quantity.
True
What are the two classifications of physical quantities?
Theoretical classification and practical classification
Give an example of a scalar quantity.
Mass
Provide an example of a vector quantity.
Force
How are vector quantities graphically represented?
By an arrow indicating magnitude and direction
What is the definition of a measurement?
An operation to obtain the numeric value of a certain quantity
Test your knowledge on physical quantities and their classifications including base quantities, derived quantities, scalar quantities, and vector quantities. Explore the measurements of length, mass, and temperature in this practical physics section.
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