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Which of the following is NOT a scalar quantity?
Which of the following is NOT a scalar quantity?
What is the resultant force acting on an object when two forces of +10 N and -5 N act on it?
What is the resultant force acting on an object when two forces of +10 N and -5 N act on it?
Speed and velocity are similar in that they both describe how fast an object is moving. However, what is the key difference between them?
Speed and velocity are similar in that they both describe how fast an object is moving. However, what is the key difference between them?
Which of the following correctly describes the direction convention used in the context of vector quantities?
Which of the following correctly describes the direction convention used in the context of vector quantities?
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A bus is traveling at 40 km/h towards the right. Based on the typical direction convention discussed, what is its velocity?
A bus is traveling at 40 km/h towards the right. Based on the typical direction convention discussed, what is its velocity?
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If a force of +10 N acts on an object, and another force of -10 N acts on the same object, what is the resultant force acting on the object?
If a force of +10 N acts on an object, and another force of -10 N acts on the same object, what is the resultant force acting on the object?
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Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity related to motion but is NOT necessarily dependent on direction?
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity related to motion but is NOT necessarily dependent on direction?
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Scalar Quantities
Scalar Quantities
Quantities that have only magnitude, not direction.
Vector Quantities
Vector Quantities
Quantities that have both magnitude and direction.
Examples of Scalar Quantities
Examples of Scalar Quantities
Mass, distance, area, volume, and time are scalar examples.
Examples of Vector Quantities
Examples of Vector Quantities
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Direction Conventions
Direction Conventions
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Resultant Force
Resultant Force
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Direction of Resultant Force
Direction of Resultant Force
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Speed vs Velocity
Speed vs Velocity
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Study Notes
Scalar Quantities
- Scalar quantities only have magnitude.
- Examples of scalar quantities include:
- Mass
- Distance
- Area
- Volume
- Time
- Speed
- Density
- Pressure
- Energy (including gravitational potential and kinetic energy)
- Work done
- Power
- Temperature
- Current
- Potential difference
- Resistance
- All base quantities are scalars.
Vector Quantities
- Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction.
- Examples of vector quantities include:
- Displacement (the vector equivalent of distance)
- Velocity (the vector equivalent of speed)
- Acceleration (the derivative of velocity)
- Force (including weight and drag force)
- Momentum
- Magnetic field
- Direction conventions are used to label and describe the direction of vector quantities.
- Typically, right is positive and left is negative.
- The length of a vector arrow is proportional to its magnitude.
Direction Conventions
- Direction conventions help understand the direction of vector quantities.
- They establish which direction is positive and which is negative.
- This simplifies calculations by using positive and negative values to represent the magnitude and direction.
Resultant Force
- When multiple forces act on an object, their combined effect is called the resultant force.
- The resultant force is calculated by adding the individual forces, taking into account their direction.
- The direction of the resultant force is determined by the direction convention.
Example: Bus traveling at 30 km/h towards the left
- Speed: 30 km/h (scalar, magnitude only)
- Velocity: -30 km/h (vector, magnitude and direction towards the left, which is negative according to the convention)
- Direction Convention: In this scenario, left is negative and right is positive.
- Resultant Force: If a box has two forces acting on it, one with +5 N and the other with -2 N, the resultant force is +3 N, indicating a force of 3 N towards the right.
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Explore the differences between scalar and vector quantities in this quiz. Learn about various examples, their properties, and how direction plays a crucial role in vector quantities. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in physics.
