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What is the difference between scalar and vector quantities?
A scalar is a one-dimensional measurement like weight, while a vector has both magnitude and direction, like velocity.
Distance is a scalar quantity.
True
Displacement is a scalar quantity.
False
Speed is a vector quantity.
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Velocity is a vector quantity.
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Acceleration is a scalar quantity.
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Force is a scalar quantity.
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Mass is a scalar quantity.
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Time is a scalar quantity.
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How do I know if a measurement is accurate?
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How do I know if a measurement is precise?
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How do I pick the correct formula when solving a problem?
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How fast does an object move when it reaches the maximum height of its trajectory?
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What is the relationship between the time it takes to reach its maximum height and the time it takes to return to the starting position?
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What is the relationship between the object's initial velocity and its velocity when it returns to the starting position?
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When asked 'how far' or 'how high' what am I solving for?
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When asked 'how fast' what variable am I solving for?
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When asked 'how long does it take' what variable am I solving for?
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What is the difference between vertical motion and horizontal motion problems?
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What is acceleration due to gravity?
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What is equilibrium?
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What is the difference between static and dynamic equilibrium?
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What is acceleration? How do you calculate acceleration if you know the velocity of an object?
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If two objects experience the same amount of net force, but one object has more mass than the other, which object will accelerate at a faster rate? Why?
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What does it mean for an object to have a velocity of 3 m/s?
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What does it mean for an object to have an acceleration of +5 m/s²?
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On a position vs. time graph, how do I find the change in time?
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On a position vs. time graph, how do I find displacement?
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On a position vs. time graph, how do I find velocity?
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On a position vs. time graph, what does the slope represent?
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On a position vs. time graph, do I need to find the area under the graph?
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On a velocity vs. time graph, how do I find the change in time?
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Study Notes
Scalar vs Vector Quantities
- Scalar quantities have only magnitude, such as weight or distance.
- Vector quantities include both magnitude and direction, exemplified by velocity and force.
Distance and Displacement
- Distance is a scalar quantity, lacking direction.
- Displacement is a vector, as it involves both magnitude and direction.
Speed and Velocity
- Speed is scalar, indicating the rate of distance covered.
- Velocity is a vector because it specifies direction in addition to speed.
Acceleration and Force
- Acceleration is a vector, defined as the rate of change of velocity over time.
- Force is also a vector quantity, requiring both magnitude and direction.
Mass and Time
- Mass is a scalar quantity, representing the amount of matter in an object.
- Time is a scalar quantity without direction.
Accuracy vs Precision
- Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the known value.
- Precision is related to the consistency of repeated measurements; calculated by averaging measurements and analyzing variance.
Problem Solving with Formulas
- Identify the relevant variables when selecting formulas for problem-solving.
Projectile Motion
- At maximum height in projectile motion, the object's velocity is 0 m/s as it momentarily stops before descending.
- Time to ascend and descend is equal in vertical launch motion.
Relationships in Motion
- The initial velocity of an object is equal to its velocity when it returns to the starting position.
- Questions regarding distance or height involve solving for position.
Understanding Acceleration
- Acceleration due to gravity affects all objects uniformly.
- Equilibrium occurs when forces balance, without net acceleration.
Types of Equilibrium
- Static equilibrium involves objects at rest, while dynamic equilibrium pertains to moving objects at constant velocity.
Calculating Acceleration
- Acceleration can be calculated by the formula: (a = \frac{(v_f - v_i)}{t}) where (v_f) is final velocity, (v_i) is initial velocity, and (t) is time.
Mass and Force Relation
- Two objects subjected to the same net force will have different accelerations depending on their masses; lighter objects accelerate faster.
Position vs Time Graphs
- The change in time can be determined by analyzing the graph.
- Displacement is found by ( \text{Displacement} = \text{Velocity} \times \text{Time} ).
- Velocity is represented by the slope of the position vs time graph.
- The area under the graph has physical significance depending on context and graphs.
Velocity vs Time Graphs
- Change in time can also be assessed through acceleration and change in velocity.
Object Velocity and Acceleration
- A velocity of 3 m/s means the object is moving at that speed in a specified direction.
- An acceleration of +5 m/s² indicates increase in speed, accelerating by 5 m/s every second.
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