Quantities that are fully described by a magnitude (or numerical value) alone.
Quantities that are fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.
Quantities with an unknown direction
Scalar refers to a quality, not a quantity
3. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a Vector quantity?
acceleration
mass
volume
time
4. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a scalar quantity.
True
False
5. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
A 150N weight hanging DOWN from a rope. Vector or scalar?
Scalar
Vector
6. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Wind blowing at 20 mph.Vector or scalar?
Scalar
Vector
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
30 m/sec, East. Scalar or Vector
Scalar
Vector
Neither
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
5 mi., North. Scalar or Vector
Scalar
Vector
Neither
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
20 degrees Celsius. Scalar or Vector
Scalar
Vector
Neither
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
5 m. Scalar or Vector
Scalar
Vector
Neither
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A deer running 15 meters per second due west.Vector or scalar?
Scalar
Vector
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of the following are ways in which we use scalar and vector quantities in real life.
We use scalars and vectors every time we find or give a quantity. Etc: How long something took, how far away something is, the temperature in that place.
We do not use scalar quantities in real life, but we use vector quantities for many things.
We do not use vector quantities in real life, but we use scalar quantities for many things.
We do not use scalar or vector quantities outside of school.