a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Define a scalar quantity

a physical quantity that has magnitude only.

Define resultant vector

the single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together.

the rate of change of distance.

the rate of change of position or the rate of displacement or the rate of change of displacement.

the rate of change of velocity.

the gravitational force the Earth exerts on any object on or near its surface.

Define gravitational potential energy

the energy an object possesses due to its position relative to a reference point.

Define kinetic energy

the energy an object has as a result of the object's motion.

Define mechanical energy

the sum of gravitational potential and kinetic energy at a point.

is the space around a magnet in which other magnetic materials would experience a force.

the space around a charged object in which another object would experience a force.

Law of Conservation of Electric Charge

the net amount of electric charge produced in any process is zero.

Law Of Conservation Of Energy

energy can be transformed from one form to another but it cannot be created or destroyed.

the work done or energy transformed per unit charge to move a positive charge from one point to another.

the amount of charge that flows past the point in a conductor in a particular time. (Rate of flow of charge)

the degree of difficulty that an electric current experiences when it flows through a circuit or component. (Opposition to the flow of charge)

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Term	Definition
Define a vector	a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
Define a scalar quantity	a physical quantity that has magnitude only.
Define resultant vector	the single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together.
Define distance	the length of path travelled.
Define displacement	a change in position.
Define speed	the rate of change of distance.
Define velocity	the rate of change of position or the rate of displacement or the rate of change of displacement.
Define acceleration	the rate of change of velocity.
Define weight Fg	the gravitational force the Earth exerts on any object on or near its surface.
Define gravitational potential energy	the energy an object possesses due to its position relative to a reference point.
Define kinetic energy	the energy an object has as a result of the object's motion.
Define mechanical energy	the sum of gravitational potential and kinetic energy at a point.
Magnetic Field	is the space around a magnet in which other magnetic materials would experience a force.
Electric Field	the space around a charged object in which another object would experience a force.
Law of Conservation of Electric Charge	the net amount of electric charge produced in any process is zero.
Law Of Conservation Of Energy	energy can be transformed from one form to another but it cannot be created or destroyed.
Potential Difference	the work done or energy transformed per unit charge to move a positive charge from one point to another.
Electric Current	the amount of charge that flows past the point in a conductor in a particular time. (Rate of flow of charge)
Resistance	the degree of difficulty that an electric current experiences when it flows through a circuit or component. (Opposition to the flow of charge)

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