Scalars and Vectors
Physics · JC 1 · Kinematics: Describing Motion · Semester 1

Scalars and Vectors

Students will differentiate between scalar and vector quantities and learn to represent vectors graphically and through simple addition/subtraction.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (e) distinguish between systematic errors and random errorsH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (f) distinguish between precision and accuracyH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (g) assess the uncertainty in a derived quantity by simple addition of actual, fractional or percentage uncertainties

About This Topic

Students will differentiate between scalar and vector quantities and learn to represent vectors graphically and through simple addition/subtraction.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between scalar and vector quantities using real-world examples.
  2. Analyze how vector addition differs from scalar addition in practical scenarios.
  3. Construct a vector diagram to represent the resultant displacement of an object.

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