Scalar vs. Vector (MAT.B1, VEL.A1)

One of the basic tenets of physics is the ability to add and subtract rates of change from one another. In order to do this, we must always be aware of the directions that objects are moving in. The following video will explain how this works with velocities and distances.

The video above aligns with Kinematics unit and the following standards:

MAT.B1: I know the difference between scalar and vector quantities, and can manipulate vector quantities through the use of scaled diagrams, x- and y- components, and angles between vectors.

VEL.A1: I know the difference between position, distance and displacement and solve problems involving these quantities.