Physics · GCSE · Forces & Motion

Scalars and vectors

gcse-phys-6-5-1-1Free1:33Heddy Score 2 of 7, below the standard

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What you need to know

  • A scalar has size only; a vector has size and direction.
  • Velocity, force and displacement are vectors; speed, mass and distance are scalars.
  • A vector is drawn as an arrow whose length shows its size and whose direction shows its direction.

In this clip

0:37–1:29Distance and displacementgcse-phys-6-5-4-1-1
1:29–3:02Scalars and vectorsgcse-phys-6-5-1-1
Heddy Score2/7, Below the standard
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Freesciencelessons lesson on scalars and vectors using distance and displacement; GCSE.

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