Chapter 3
Physics 211 with Murray at University of Kansas
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics? (2nd Edition)
Created: 2009-02-09
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what is a scalar quantity?
a quantity that is fully described by a single number with units
what is a vector quantity?
a quantity having both a size and direction
what is magnitude?
the mathematical term for the length or size or a vector
when are two vectors equal?
when they have the same magnitude and direction
what is a resultant vector?
the sum of two vectors
what is graphical addition?
the tip-to-tail method for adding vectors
what is the zero vector?
the product of a vector having zero length or magnitude
what are Cartesian coordinates?
this is a coordinate system with the axes perpendicular to each other, forming a rectangular grid
what are component vectors?
these are the individual x and y vectors, parallel to the axes, that make up the initial vector
what is decomposition?
this is the process of breaking a vector down into its x and y components
what is a unit vector?
a vector that has a magnitude of 1, no units, and is parallel to the coordinate axis
name 4 mathematical ways vectors can be related
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
which (i or j) is x and which is y
i is x, j is y
About this deck
By: John Romine
Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics? (2nd Edition)
Created: 2009-02-09
Size: 15 flashcards
Views: 20
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