Vectors and Scalars Worksheet
Grade 11 Physics worksheet on understanding and differentiating between vector and scalar quantities.
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Vectors and Scalars
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculation problems.
1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
Velocity
Acceleration
Mass
Force
2. A quantity that has both magnitude and direction is called a:
Scalar
Vector
Magnitude
Direction
1. Distance is a vector quantity.
True
False
2. Speed is a scalar quantity.
True
False
1. A scalar quantity is completely described by its .
2. A vector quantity requires both and for its complete description.
1. Differentiate between distance and displacement. Provide an example for each.
2. Explain why speed is a scalar quantity while velocity is a vector quantity.
Match each physical quantity on the left with its correct type (Vector or Scalar) on the right.
1. Temperature
a. Vector
2. Momentum
b. Scalar
3. Energy
c. Vector
4. Weight
d. Scalar
A car travels 5 km East, then 3 km North. Draw the displacement vectors for each leg of the journey and the resultant displacement vector. Clearly label all vectors.