Vector Quantity
Definition
A vector quantity is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It can be represented by an arrow, where the length of the arrow represents the magnitude and the direction of the arrow represents the direction.
Related terms
Scalar Quantity: A scalar quantity is a physical quantity that only has magnitude, without any specific direction.
Displacement: Displacement is a vector quantity that represents the change in position from an initial point to a final point.
Velocity: Velocity is a vector quantity that represents both speed (magnitude) and direction of motion.
"Vector Quantity" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Physics 1
Study guides (2)
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum and Collisions
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 5.1 Torque and Rotational Statics
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