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Scalars and Vectors Compared

Mathematics · Class 11

Speed is scalar; velocity is vector. Distance vs displacement. Two vectors equal: same components. Zero vector: all components 0, no direction.

arrow vs number
scalar: size
vector: size + direction
divide by modulus
SCALARS AND VECTORS COMPARED: Speed is scalar; velocity is vector. Distance vs displacement. Two vectors equal: same components. Z
SCALARS AND VECTORS COMPARED: Speed is scalar; velocity is vector.
WHAT — SCALARS AND VECTORS COMPARED: Speed is scalar; velocity is vector. Distance vs displacement. Two vectors equal: same components. Z
WHY — Why it matters: This rule is a separate learning unit inside scalars, vectors, components. It can be defined, applie

Right triangle — Scalars and Vectors Compared — original sketch for this lesson (not copied from a textbook).