Scalars and vectors

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Slide Set on Scalars and vectors, created by Ezra Dorland on 05/09/2017.
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Slide 1

    Scalars: mass time length temperature speed energy
    Vectors: displacement force velocity acceleration momentum
    Examples

Slide 2

    Delightful definitions!!!
    Scalar: a quantity fully described by a magnitude alone
    Vector: a quantity that is fully described by both magnitude and direction

Slide 3

    Q&Amazing
    Q: Can a scalar quantity be negative? A: Yes, positive and negative Q: Are all SI units scalar? A: All are, but metre can be both scalar and vector as distance and displacement are both measured in metres  
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