Categories
Physics

Vector Algebra

Science > Physics > Scalars and Vectors > Vector Algebra Resultant of Vectors: A resultant vector is defined as a single vector whose effect is the same as the combined effect of two or more vectors. Notes: The two vectors to be added should have the same nature. i.e. force can be added to force and […]

Categories
Physics

Scalars and Vectors

Science > Physics > Scalars and Vectors > Scalars and Vectors In this article, we shall study scalars and vectors, their characteristics. Scalar Quantities or Scalars: The physical quantities which have magnitude only and which can be specified by a number and unit only are called scalar quantities or scalars. For e.g. when we are […]