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Which of the following correctly describes the key difference between scalar and vector quantities?
Which of the following correctly describes the key difference between scalar and vector quantities?
- Scalar quantities have magnitude and direction, while vector quantities only have magnitude.
- Scalar quantities only have magnitude, while vector quantities have both magnitude and direction. (correct)
- Scalar quantities are always positive, while vector quantities can be negative.
- Scalar quantities can be added together arithmetically, while vector quantities cannot be combined.
A car travels 5 km east and then 3 km north. Which calculation correctly determines the total distance the car has traveled, considering distance as a scalar quantity?
A car travels 5 km east and then 3 km north. Which calculation correctly determines the total distance the car has traveled, considering distance as a scalar quantity?
- $\sqrt{5^2 + 3^2}$ km
- $\sqrt{(5 - 3)^2}$ km
- $5 - 3$ km
- $5 + 3$ km (correct)
A cyclist rides 10 km east and then turns around and rides 4 km west. What is the cyclist's total displacement?
A cyclist rides 10 km east and then turns around and rides 4 km west. What is the cyclist's total displacement?
- 6 km West
- 6 km East (correct)
- 14 km East
- 14 km West
A balloon is heated, causing its volume to increase from 2 $m^3$ to 5 $m^3$. Calculate the change in volume.
A balloon is heated, causing its volume to increase from 2 $m^3$ to 5 $m^3$. Calculate the change in volume.
Which of the following operations is valid when dealing with scalar quantities?
Which of the following operations is valid when dealing with scalar quantities?
Imagine two objects with masses 5 kg and 12 kg are combined. What is the total mass of the combined objects, assuming mass is a scalar quantity?
Imagine two objects with masses 5 kg and 12 kg are combined. What is the total mass of the combined objects, assuming mass is a scalar quantity?
A room's temperature increases from 15°C to 25°C over an hour. Which of the following represents the temperature change, and also represents a scalar operation?
A room's temperature increases from 15°C to 25°C over an hour. Which of the following represents the temperature change, and also represents a scalar operation?
Which scenario correctly applies the addition of scalar quantities?
Which scenario correctly applies the addition of scalar quantities?
Quantity A is 20 units and Quantity B is 8 units. If both are scalar quantities and you need to find the difference, what's the result?
Quantity A is 20 units and Quantity B is 8 units. If both are scalar quantities and you need to find the difference, what's the result?
Considering that time is a scalar, how would you calculate the total time elapsed if an event lasted 30 seconds, followed by a 15-second pause, and then another 45 seconds of activity?
Considering that time is a scalar, how would you calculate the total time elapsed if an event lasted 30 seconds, followed by a 15-second pause, and then another 45 seconds of activity?
A hiker walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What additional information is needed to determine the hiker's displacement?
A hiker walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. What additional information is needed to determine the hiker's displacement?
A car accelerates from rest to 25 m/s in 5 seconds. What further information is required to fully describe its acceleration as a vector?
A car accelerates from rest to 25 m/s in 5 seconds. What further information is required to fully describe its acceleration as a vector?
Two people push a box. Person A applies a force of 50 N to the east, and Person B applies a force of 30 N to the west. What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the box?
Two people push a box. Person A applies a force of 50 N to the east, and Person B applies a force of 30 N to the west. What is the magnitude of the net force acting on the box?
A delivery truck travels from city A to city B (150 km East) and then from city B to city C (200 km North). What calculation is required to find the magnitude of the resultant displacement?
A delivery truck travels from city A to city B (150 km East) and then from city B to city C (200 km North). What calculation is required to find the magnitude of the resultant displacement?
A drone flies 100 meters North, then 50 meters East, and finally ascends 20 meters vertically. Which method accurately determines the magnitude of the drone's total displacement?
A drone flies 100 meters North, then 50 meters East, and finally ascends 20 meters vertically. Which method accurately determines the magnitude of the drone's total displacement?
Which of the following scenarios requires treating quantities as vectors rather than scalars?
Which of the following scenarios requires treating quantities as vectors rather than scalars?
A boat sails 5 km East and then drifts 8 km Southeast (45° from East). What is the next step needed to accurately calculate the boat's total displacement?
A boat sails 5 km East and then drifts 8 km Southeast (45° from East). What is the next step needed to accurately calculate the boat's total displacement?
A plane flies with a velocity of 200 m/s at an angle of 30° North of East. What calculation determines the eastward component of its velocity?
A plane flies with a velocity of 200 m/s at an angle of 30° North of East. What calculation determines the eastward component of its velocity?
An object experiences two velocity changes: first, an increase of 5 m/s to the North, and then an increase of 3 m/s to the East. What single calculation is required to determine the magnitude of the change in velocity.?
An object experiences two velocity changes: first, an increase of 5 m/s to the North, and then an increase of 3 m/s to the East. What single calculation is required to determine the magnitude of the change in velocity.?
A car is driving North at 30 m/s and encounters a crosswind blowing East at 10 m/s. What is the next step to calculate the resultant velocity of the car?
A car is driving North at 30 m/s and encounters a crosswind blowing East at 10 m/s. What is the next step to calculate the resultant velocity of the car?
A box is pushed with a force of 15 N to the right and pulled with a force of 8 N to the left. What is the magnitude and direction of the resultant force?
A box is pushed with a force of 15 N to the right and pulled with a force of 8 N to the left. What is the magnitude and direction of the resultant force?
Two forces act on an object: 12 N upwards and 5 N downwards. What is the resultant force acting on the object?
Two forces act on an object: 12 N upwards and 5 N downwards. What is the resultant force acting on the object?
What is the purpose of using vector diagrams in physics?
What is the purpose of using vector diagrams in physics?
A free body diagram shows multiple forces acting on an object. If the forces are balanced, what can be said about the resultant force?
A free body diagram shows multiple forces acting on an object. If the forces are balanced, what can be said about the resultant force?
When are vector diagrams most useful?
When are vector diagrams most useful?
Two people are pulling a box. One pulls with a force of 40 N to the north, and the other pulls with a force of 30 N to the east. Which method should find the magnitude of the resultant force?
Two people are pulling a box. One pulls with a force of 40 N to the north, and the other pulls with a force of 30 N to the east. Which method should find the magnitude of the resultant force?
A force of 20 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal. What calculation is needed to find the horizontal component of this force?
A force of 20 N is applied at an angle of 30 degrees to the horizontal. What calculation is needed to find the horizontal component of this force?
An object has two forces acting on it: 8 N to the right and 6 N to the left. If a third force is applied to achieve a resultant force of zero, what should be the magnitude and direction of the third force?
An object has two forces acting on it: 8 N to the right and 6 N to the left. If a third force is applied to achieve a resultant force of zero, what should be the magnitude and direction of the third force?
Why is it often easiest to subtract the smaller force from the larger force when calculating the resultant force of two forces acting in opposite directions?
Why is it often easiest to subtract the smaller force from the larger force when calculating the resultant force of two forces acting in opposite directions?
A boat is being pulled by two tugboats. Tugboat A exerts a force of 2000 N and Tugboat B exerts a force of 1500 N, both in same direction. Calculate the resultant force on the boat.
A boat is being pulled by two tugboats. Tugboat A exerts a force of 2000 N and Tugboat B exerts a force of 1500 N, both in same direction. Calculate the resultant force on the boat.
Flashcards
Scalar Quantity
Scalar Quantity
A physical property that has magnitude (size) only. Examples include mass, temperature, and time.
Physical Quantity
Physical Quantity
A measurable aspect, like mass or temperature.
Magnitude
Magnitude
The size or amount of something, disregarding direction.
Vector Quantity
Vector Quantity
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What is magnitude?
What is magnitude?
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Vector Representation
Vector Representation
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Vector Direction
Vector Direction
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Resultant Force
Resultant Force
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Free Body Diagrams
Free Body Diagrams
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Resolving Forces
Resolving Forces
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Study Notes
- Physical quantities are measurable attributes.
- Physical quantities are classified as either scalars or vectors.
- Scalar and vector quantities undergo different calculations.
- Scalar quantities possess magnitude exclusively.
- The sum of scalar quantities is obtained by adding their values.
- As an example, the sum of a 75 kg climber and a 15 kg backpack can be calculated.
- Scalar quantities can undergo subtraction by deducting one value from another.
- For instance, calculate the increase in temperature if a room is heated from 12°C to 21°C using a radiator.
- Vector quantities possess both magnitude and direction.
- The direction of a vector can be described in writing or depicted as an arrow.
- The length of the arrow signifies the magnitude of the quantity.
- The resultant force is the single force with the same effect as two or more forces acting together.
- The resultant force of two forces that act in a straight line can be easily calculated.
- Two forces acting in the same direction produce a resultant force that is greater than either individual force.
- The magnitudes of two forces are added together when they act in the same direction.
- As an example, two forces, 3 newtons (N) and 2 N, act to the right, the resultant force is the sum.
- Two forces that act in opposite directions produce a resultant force that is smaller than either individual force.
- Subtract the magnitude of the smaller force from the magnitude of the larger force, when the forces are in opposite directions, to find the resultant force.
- For example 5 N - 3 N = 2 N to the right when the forces are in opposite directions.
- Free body diagrams are used to describe situations where several forces act on an object.
- Vector diagrams are used to resolve (break down) a single force into two forces acting at right angles to each other.
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