Segment D: Vectors and Scalars
Segment D: Vectors and Scalars
A marching band helps us explore the difference between vector and scalar quantities. We also dive into how to use the tip-to-tail method to resolve one- and two-dimensional vectors.
-Introduce vectors and scalars and show examples.
-Note that vectors are represented with arrows and how we use coordinate axes to explain their heading.
-Illustrate magnitude and direction.
-Show how to add vectors using the tip-to-tail method.
magnitude - the amount or quantity.
Pythagorean Theorem - a theorem that states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle equals the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.
scalars - quantities that are described by magnitude alone (e.g. time, speed, mass, distance).
vectors - quantities that express magnitude and direction.
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