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CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.1 The Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantities and Give Examples of Questions

Distinguish scalar and vector quantities by interpreting magnitude and direction, then give appropriate physical examples in Cambridge A Level Physics questions.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Distinguish scalar and vector quantities and give appropriate examples, using direction and magnitude to interpret physical situations.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.4.1 The Difference Between Scalar and Vector Quantities and Give Examples of Questions question 1

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Two physical quantities combined together as a product can produce a scalar quantity or a vector quantity.

Which product of two quantities produces a scalar quantity?

A

(force) × (displacement of an object in the direction of the force)

B

(mass) × (acceleration of the mass)

C

(pressure) × (area on which the pressure acts)

D

(velocity) × (time for which an object has that velocity)

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