A-Level Physics Specification

OCR A H556

Section 2.3.1: Scalars and vectors

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#2.3.1a

scalar and vector quantities

Learners will also be expected to give examples of each.

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#2.3.1b

vector addition and subtraction

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#2.3.1c

vector triangle to determine the resultant of any two coplanar vectors

To be done by calculation or by scale drawing

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#2.3.1d

resolving a vector into two perpendicular components;
Fx=Fcos⁡θF_x = F\cos{θ} ;
Fy=Fsin⁡θF_y = F\sin{θ} .

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