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Vector, in physics, a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It is typically represented by an arrow whose direction is the same as that of the quantity and whose length is proportional to the quantity's magnitude |
Scalar adjective, (of a quantity) having only magnitude, not direction. |
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The resultant is the vector sum of two or more vectors. It is the result of adding two or more vectors together |
coordinate vector is a representation of a vector as an ordered list of numbers that describes the vector in terms of a particular ordered basis. Coordinates are always specified relative to an ordered basis. |
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Motion diagrams are a pictorial description of an object in motion. They show an object's position and velocity at the start, end, and several spots in the middle, along with acceleration if any. |
Time interval a definite length of time marked off by two instants |
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Displacement, the moving of something from its place or position. |
Velocity the speed of something in a given direction. |
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Speed, the rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate. |
Origin the point where you started |
