Scalars and vectors
 

Scalars and vectors problem 12


  • A list of quantities that are either scalars or vectors is shown in



    Complete the table above to indicate whether each quantity is a scalar or a vector. One line has been completed as an example.


  • A girl runs due north in . She then runs due east in .


    • Sketch a vector diagram to show the path taken by the girl. Draw and label her resultant displacement R.




    • Calculate, for the girl,


      • the average speed,


      • the magnitude of the average velocity and its angle with respect to the direction of the initial path.


 

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