Practice Introduction To Scalars And Vectors (1.5) - Introduction to Physics and Scientific Inquiry
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Introduction to Scalars and Vectors

Practice - Introduction to Scalars and Vectors

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a scalar quantity? Give two examples.

💡 Hint: Think of quantities that don't need direction.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a vector.

💡 Hint: Remember that vectors require both magnitude and direction.

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Question 1

What is a scalar quantity?

A quantity with only direction
A quantity with magnitude only
A combination of magnitude and angle

💡 Hint: Consider if direction is necessary.

Question 2

True or False: Velocity is a scalar quantity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Does it need to say 'which way?'

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Challenge 1 Hard

A bike travels 15 km east and then 10 km north. Calculate the total displacement vector.

💡 Hint: Use right triangle rules!

Challenge 2 Hard

If a toy car moves with a speed of 4 m/s south, describe the vector quantity involved. What would happen to its velocity if it doubled its speed?

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of speed on direction.

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