Quiz  /  Scalars and Vectors

  • 1. 
    What is a scalar?

  • A quantity with a magnitude of one
  • A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction
  • A quantity described by direction only
  • A quantity described by magnitude only

  • 2. 
    What is a vector?

  • A quantity described by both a magnitude and a direction
  • A quantity described by direction only
  • A quantity described by magnitude only
  • A quantity with a magnitude of one

  • 3. 
    What symbol is typically used to draw a vector?

  • Arrow
  • Plus sign
  • The letter X
  • Box

  • 4. 
    Which of the following measurements is a scalar measurement?

  • Speed
  • Force
  • Acceleration
  • Velocity

  • 5. 
    Which of the following measurements is a vector measurement?

  • Speed
  • Velocity
  • Mass
  • Volume

  • 6. 
    Scalar or Vector: The airplane was flying 500 miles per hour due west from New York to California.

  • Vector
  • Scalar

  • 7. 
    Scalar or Vector: The 5000 pound car was sitting in the last parking space on the block.

  • Scalar
  • Vector

  • 8. 
    Scalar or Vector: The sprinter accelerated towards the finish line at a rate of 5 meters per second squared.

  • Scalar
  • Vector

  • 9. 
    Scalar or Vector: The object was pulled down to the Earth with the force of 5 Newtons.

  • Scalar
  • Vector

  • 10. 
    Scalar or Vector: The temperature in Hawaii was a pleasant 75 degrees F.

  • Vector
  • Scalar
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