Physical quantities and Units

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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