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Physics Chapter on Physical Quantities

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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes scalar quantities from vector quantities?

Scalars have direction, while vectors do not.

Scalars can only be positive values, while vectors can be negative.

Scalars only have magnitude, while vectors have both magnitude and direction. (correct)

Scalars can change over time, while vectors remain constant.

How would you calculate the total mass of a climber and their backpack?

Average the mass of the climber and the backpack.

Multiply the mass of the climber by the mass of the backpack.

Add the mass of the climber to the mass of the backpack. (correct)

Subtract the mass of the backpack from the mass of the climber.

What operation can be performed on scalar quantities to find the change in temperature of a room heated from 12°C to 21°C?

Add the initial temperature to the final temperature.

Subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature. (correct)

Multiply the initial temperature by the final temperature.

Calculate the average of the initial and final temperatures.

What is an example of a scalar quantity?

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What happens when scalar quantities are combined?

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Study Notes

Physical Quantities

Physical quantities are measurable.
They are categorized as scalars and vectors.
Scalars have only magnitude (size).
Vectors have magnitude and direction.

Scalar Quantities

Scalar quantities are added by summing their values.
Example: Calculating total mass of a climber and backpack: 75 kg (climber) + 15 kg (backpack) = 90 kg
Scalar quantities are subtracted by subtracting their values.
Example: Calculating temperature increase from 12°C to 21°C: 21°C - 12°C = 9°C

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of physical quantities, focusing on the distinction between scalar and vector quantities. You'll explore how scalars are measured, added, and subtracted through practical examples. Test your understanding of these key concepts in physics!