Lesson 1.2 Quiz
Scalars and Vectors
Fill in the blanks.
1 A_xeckoc quantity consists of a magnitude and direction.
2. x ogo “ue __ consists of a number and a unit.
3. Time is an example of a scodon quantity.
4. Vectors that are equal in magnitude and direction are called
x vectors.
5. t ‘oo - Co\\wn sas, vectors are vectors that exist in more than one dimension.
Multiple Choice — Select the best answer.
1. The sum of two or more vectors is called the
a) perpendicular vector
b) collinear vector
resultant vector
) cartesian plane
2. The sum of 7 m [W], 15 m [E] and 12 m [W] is
a) 34m[W]
b) 10m [E]
4m[W]
1) 12m [E]
3. The sum of 120 g and 3.7 kg is
(a) 3820 g
B) 37120g
c) 157g
d) 123.7g
4. The y-component for 16 m [S18°E] would be
a) 49m
b) 15.2m
49m
(a) -15.2 m5. The x-component for 12 cm [N 27°W] would be
a) -10.7cm
b) 11.9cm
5.4m
d) -8.5cm
Problems
1. Determine graphically, the resultant vector for 18 m [S 32°E] and 10 m [N 47°E].
Jam = \m
x we—f
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2. Determine the resultant vector for 30 km [N 12°E] and 43 km [S 37°W] using the
vector component method.
SN F = F cine S
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& =%o-\9" - VR? Fay = ABs 433 = 734.34 = y ( (V9.5 .
Fy «Sake Ls sew) 3
= 90-91
& = P\OP- BPs 9438 See Bas Fay
= 6.9% ~Q8.3% t.
Q =-A ce he ce ~—
vx > F cose Fy By a 9 | No °
Fx = 30 Cos t8° = b.a4 = aan Way | Fea? "8?
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8 18.3 = i. oN
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