Notes
Physical quantities and Units
Content of the notes (2)
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Scalars and Vectors
Scalar - magnitude only
Vector - magnitude and direction
Vector quantity can be represented by arrow that is drawn to scale
Combining two or more vectors makes a resultant
Vectors in the same plane y be added or subtracted
The Resultant can be found using scale drawings or calculation
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Section 1.1
All physical units have magnitude and a unit
Units of mechanical, elec