Ch01 scalars and vectors
- 1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts Chapter 1
- 2. 1.5 Scalars and Vectors A scalar quantity is one that can be described by a single number: temperature, speed, mass A vector quantity deals inherently with both magnitude and direction: velocity, force, displacement
- 3. 1.5 Scalars and Vectors By convention, the length of a vector arrow is proportional to the magnitude of the vector. 8 lb 4 lb Arrows are used to represent vectors. The direction of the arrow gives the direction of the vector.
- 4. 1.5 Scalars and Vectors
- 5. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction Often it is necessary to add one vector to another.
- 6. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 5 m 3 m 8 m
- 7. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction
- 8. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 2.00 m 6.00 m
- 9. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 2.00 m 6.00 m R
- 10. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction 2.00 m 6.00 m 6.32 m
- 11. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction When a vector is multiplied by -1, the magnitude of the vector remains the same, but the direction of the vector is reversed.
- 12. 1.6 Vector Addition and Subtraction
- 13. 1.7 The Components of a Vector
- 14. 1.7 The Components of a Vector
- 15. 1.7 The Components of a Vector It is often easier to work with the scalar components rather than the vector components.
- 16. 1.7 The Components of a Vector Example A displacement vector has a magnitude of 175 m and points at an angle of 50.0 degrees relative to the x axis. Find the x and y components of this vector.
- 17. 1.8 Addition of Vectors by Means of Components
- 18. 1.8 Addition of Vectors by Means of Components