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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
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Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
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Transcribed Image Text:Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. The following are examples of speed EXCEPT.
A. 40 m/s
B. 50 m/s
C. 62 m/s West
D. 75 m/s
2. Speed is a scalar quantity. Which of the following best describes a scalar
quantity?
A. Scalar quantity has no magnitude and no direction.
B. Scalar quantity has both magnitude and direction.
C. Scalar quantity has a magnitude only.
D. Scalar quantity has a direction only.
3. Which of the following statement(s) best describe a velocity?
i. It is a vector quantity.
ii. It is a scalar quantity.
iii. It is the rate at which an object changes its position.
A. i
B. i
C.i and ii
D. i and iii
4. How is velocity classified?
A. Velocity is a vector quantity because it has direction only.
B. Velocity is a scalar quantity because it has magnitude only.
C. Velocity is a scalar quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.
D. Velocity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.
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