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Vectors, Scalars and Physics

Vectors, Scalars and Physics. Definitions: Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction Scalars are quantities that have magnitude only Some examples include Vectors: velocity, acceleration, displacement, force Scalar: speed, distance, distance, time.

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Vectors, Scalars and Physics

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  1. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Definitions: • Vectors are quantities that have both magnitude and direction • Scalars are quantities that have magnitude only • Some examples include • Vectors: velocity, acceleration, displacement, force • Scalar: speed, distance, distance, time M Sloan CSHS 2008

  2. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Task: Circle the vector quantities in the picture below M Sloan CSHS 2008

  3. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Distance and displacement: Consider the motion depicted in the diagram below. A physics teacher walks 4 meters East, 2 meters South, 4 meters West, and finally 2 meters North. M Sloan CSHS 2008

  4. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Speed and velocity: M Sloan CSHS 2008

  5. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Acceleration: M Sloan CSHS 2008

  6. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • A review M Sloan CSHS 2008

  7. Vectors, Scalars and Physics • Adding and subtracting vectors • Problem: Find the resultant displacement of the following problems. • Flash animations: • Adding 2 Vectors • Subtracting 2 Vectors • Component Addition M Sloan CSHS 2008

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