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Scalar and Vector Quantities Worksheet

Understand and differentiate between scalar and vector quantities, including their properties and examples.

Grade 11 Math AlgebraVector AlgebraScalar and Vector Quantities
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.VM.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.VM.A.3

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Scalar and Vector Quantities

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for problems requiring calculations. Clearly distinguish between scalar and vector quantities.

1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

a

Force

b

Velocity

c

Mass

d

Acceleration

2. A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a:

a

Scalar

b

Vector

c

Magnitude

d

Direction

1. Distance is a vector quantity.

T

True

F

False

2. Speed is a scalar quantity.

T

True

F

False

1. A scalar quantity is defined by its   only.

2. A vector quantity is defined by both its magnitude and  .

3. The displacement of an object is a   quantity.

1. Explain the key difference between a scalar and a vector quantity. Provide an example for each.

2. A car travels 100 km north. Is this an example of distance or displacement? Explain your reasoning.

Match each quantity on the left with its correct classification on the right.

1. Temperature

 

a. Vector

2. Weight

 

b. Scalar

3. Energy

 

c. Both