Scalars and vectors
 

Scalars and vectors problem 7


  • State the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity.


  • Two forces of magnitude and act at a point P. Both forces act away from point P and the angle between them is . The figure below shows two lines at an angle of to one another.




    On the figure draw a vector diagram to determine the magnitude of the resultant of the

    two forces.



 

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