Physics: Scalars and Vectors

This is an MCQ-based quiz on the topic of Physics: Scalars and Vectors.

This includes the following:-

  • Scalar and Vectors

  • Applications of Vectors

  • Collinear

  • Non-Collinear

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The temperature in Hawaii was a pleasant 75 degrees F.

Scalar

Vector

The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

Scalar

Vector

The 5000 pound car was sitting in the last parking space on the block.

Scalar

Vector

Scalar or Vector: The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California.

Scalar

Vector

Which of the following measurements is a vector measurement?

Volume

Mass

Speed

Velocity

Which of the following measurements is a scalar measurement?

Speed

Velocity

Force

Momentum

What symbol is typically used to draw a vector?

Plus

Arrow

X

-

The object was pulled down to the Earth with the force of 5 Newtons.

Scalar

Vector

What is a vector?

A quantity described by direction only

A quantity described by magnitude only

A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

A quantity with a magnitude of one

What is a scalar?

A quantity described by direction only

A quantity described by magnitude only

A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction

A quantity with a magnitude of one

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Physics: Scalars and Vectors
Questions: 10
Contributed by:
NEO