Vector is something that has both magnitude and direction , for example temperature would be a scalar quantity , due to the fact it has no direction. A vector quantity would be Velocity because it has both magnitude and direction . And many times arrows are used to demonstrate the amount of forced used and many times the forces used equal out and that ends up being mechanical equilibrium .
prime example of a vector is passing a hockey puck , the secret to success in hockey, and passing the puck is a vector quality because it has direction and magnutide . In physics when illustrating vectors they usually use arrows showing the applied force to the object. if you were going to pass the puck at the same distance but one puck with less force to the object the vector arrow will be shorter and take more time to get to the destination . This would obviously be opposite if you were to apply more force . Passing pucks are not the only thing that involves vectors in hockey , almost every thing in hockey is a vector due to the fact you move during the game. For example the players , sticks , and sometimes helmets and gloves are vectors , due to the fact they have dirrectiion and magnitude .
Review questions
add the following resultants
1. if the puck is shot from one end of a 200 foot rink and makes it down the ice in 10 seconds how fast is it going?
A.20 mph
2. Which of these is a vector
a. time
b. velocity
A. Velocity
Review questions
add the following resultants
1. if the puck is shot from one end of a 200 foot rink and makes it down the ice in 10 seconds how fast is it going?
A.20 mph
2. Which of these is a vector
a. time
b. velocity
A. Velocity