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Physics 11 Vector Analysis Lesson 3

Lesson 3
Vector Analysis


3.1 Vectors and Scalars
scalar quantity:




examples:




vector quantity:




examples:




3.2 Describing Vectors

Describe a vector direction...

- if the motion is up or down (sketch example):




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- if an object or surface is inclined (sketch example):




3.3 Describing Vectors Continued

Sketch an acceleration vector of 2.3 m/s2

at 25 degrees S of E:



Another way to describe this
vector's direction:




Example 1:
Describe the direction of the following vector in two ways:




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