A series of free GCSE/IGCSE Physics Notes and Lessons.
Scalar and Vector Quantities
Describe what is meant by scalar and vector quantities, giving examples.
Distance as an example of a scalar quantity and displacement as an example of a vector quantity.
Describe how a vector quantity can be represented by an arrow.
Vectors and Scalars - Physics
Learn the difference between vectors and scalars.
Vectors have direction while scalars do not.
Scalar and Vector Quantities
Describe what is meant by scalar and vector quantities, giving examples.
Distance as an example of a scalar quantity and displacement as an example of a vector quantity.
Describe how a vector quantity can be represented by an arrow.
Learn the difference between vectors and scalars.
Vectors have direction while scalars do not.
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