FORCES AND SHAPE
2 marks · NormalWhat does it mean to say that force is a vector quantity? Give one example of another vector quantity.
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Must show: magnitude and direction needed, valid example of another vector (e.g. velocity, displacement, acceleration)
Common mistakes: Giving a scalar as the example
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States a vector needs both magnitude (size) and direction
B2 · 1 mark · Gives a correct example (such as velocity or displacement)
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A vector quantity is one that has both size and direction. For example, velocity is a vector quantity.