scalar and vector quantities

• acceleration:  vector
  Example:  the acceleration of the box between T0 and T1.
• amplitude:  scalar
  Example:  the amplitude of the wave.
• amplitude of electric field:  scalar
  Example:  the amplitude of the electric field in the wave.
• amplitude of magnetic field:  scalar
  Example:  the amplitude of the magnetic field in the wave.
• angle:  scalar
  You can define the angle between two vectors or lines.  For instance, if you have defined two vectors F and G, then you can define the angle using:  the angle between F and G.
  Example:  the angle between the displacement of the truck between T0 and T1 and the force of gravity on the truck due to the Earth between T0 and T1.
• angle of resolution:  scalar
  Example:  the minimum angle of resolution for the telescope mirrors.
• angular displacement:  vector
  The angular displacement of an object over an interval represents its net change in angular position as it rotates during that interval.  The direction of this vector is given by the right hand rule.
  Example:  the angular displacement of the wheel between T0 and T1.
• angular frequency:  scalar
  Example:  the angular-frequency of the wave.
• angular momentum:  vector
  Example:  the angular momentum of the hoop at T0.
• angular velocity:  vector
  Example:  the angular velocity of the wheel at T0.
• area:  scalar
  Example:  the area of the solenoid.
• capacitance:  scalar
  Example:  the capacitance of C3.
• charge:  scalar
  Example:  the charge on C1 at T0.
• charge:  scalar
  Example:  the charge in S.
• circumference:  scalar
  Example:  the circumference of the track.
• coef. of drag:  scalar
  Example:  coefficient of drag for the diver through the air at T3.
• coef. of friction:  scalar
  Example:  the coefficient of kinetic friction between block 1 and the plane.
• compression distance:  scalar
  Example:  the compression of the spring from its equilibrium position at T1.
• cross-sectional area:  scalar
  Example:  the cross-sectional area at point 1 at T0.
• current:  scalar
  Example:  the current through BaE1 C1 and R1 at T1.
• decibels:  scalar
  Example:  the intensity supplied to the listener due to the source in decibels at T0.
• diameter:  scalar
  Example:  the diameter of the solenoid.
• dipole energy:  scalar
  Example:  the potential energy of the dipole due to the magnetic field at T1.
• displacement:  vector
  Example:  the displacement of the box between T0 and T1.
• distance:  scalar
  Example:  the distance between lens1 and lens2.
• distance traveled:  scalar
  Example:  the distance traveled by the pulse between T0 and T1.
• duration of time:  scalar
  Example:  the duration of time between T0 and T1.
• electric dipole moment:  vector
  Example:  the electric dipole moment of the dipole at T0.
• electric field:  vector
  Example:  the electric field at T0.
• electric flux:  scalar
  Example:  the electric flux through S at T0.
• electric potential:  scalar
  Example:  the electric potential in P2 due to charge1 at T0.
• electric potential energy:  scalar
  Example:  the electric potential energy on charge2 due to charge1 at T0.
• electric power:  scalar
  Example:  power transferred through Ri at T0.
• energy stored:  scalar
  Example:  the electric energy stored in C3 at T0.
• focal length:  scalar
  Example:  the focal length of the lens.
• force:  vector
  When defining force, you should include the type of force, if known.  Types of forces include: weight force, normal force, tension force, kinetic or static friction, electric or magnetic force, buoyancy force, thrust force, spring force, drag force, and pressure.

  It can include what the force is acting on, what is causing the force, and the time.

  Example:  the tension force on the airplane due to S2 at T0.
• frequency:  scalar
  Example:  the frequency of the fundamental.
• frequency (observed):  scalar
  Example:  the frequency of the siren as observed by me between T1 and T2.
• gravitational acceleration:  scalar
  Example:  the gravitational acceleration at the surface of the Earth.
• height:  scalar
  Example:  the height of the car at T0.
• image distance:  scalar
  Example:  the distance of the image from the lens.
• impulse:  vector
  Example:  the impulse on the ball due to the wall between T0 and T1.
• index of refraction:  scalar
  Example:  the index of refraction of the material.
• intensity:  scalar
  Example:  the intensity supplied to the sail due to the sunlight at T0.
• intensity:  scalar
  Example:  the intensity of the beam at B.
• kinetic energy:  scalar
  Example:  the kinetic energy of the box at T1.
• kinetic energy:  scalar
  Example:  the angular kinetic energy of the tire at T0.
• length:  scalar
  Example:  the length of the left side.
• line integral of B:  scalar
  Example:  the line integral of the net magnetic field along path C.
• magnetic dipole moment:  vector
  Example:  the magnetic dipole moment of the loop at T0.
• magnetic field:  vector
  Example:  the magnetic field.
• magnetic flux:  scalar
  Example:  the magnetic flux through S at T0.
• magnification:  scalar
  Example:  the magnification of lens1 and lens2.
• magnitude of mass change per unit time:  scalar
  Example:  the change in the mass of the rocket per unit time due to the exhaust at T0.
• mass:  scalar
  Example:  the mass of the block.
• mass density:  scalar
  Example:  the mass density of the air.
• mass per length:  scalar
  Example:  the mass per length of the original string.
• max-charge:  scalar
• maximum magnitude of acceleration:  scalar
  Example:  the |maximum acceleration of the object |.
• maximum speed of oscillation:  scalar
  Example:  the maximum speed of the object.
• moment of inertia:  scalar
  Example:  the moment of inertia of flywheel about the center of mass of flywheel.
• momentum:  vector
  Example:  the momentum of the ball at T0.
• mutual inductance:  scalar
  Example:  the mutual inductance between coil1 and coil2.
• net electric field:  vector
  Example:  the net electric field in P1 at T0.
• net electric potential:  scalar
  Example:  the net electric potential in P1 at T0.
• net force:  vector
  Example:  the net force on the car at T0.
• net intensity:  scalar
  Example:  the net intensity supplied to the listener at T0.
• net intensity (db):  scalar
  Example:  the total intensity supplied to the listener at T0 in decibels.
• net magnetic field:  vector
  Example:  the net magnetic field in P1 at T0.
• net mechanical energy:  scalar
  Example:  the total mechanical energy of the block at T0.
• net power:  scalar
  Example:  the net power supplied to the YP between T0 and T1.
• net torque:  vector
  Example:  the net torque on the bar about l-end at T0.
• net work:  scalar
  Example:  the net work done on the proton between T0 and T1.
• number:  scalar
  Example:  the number of the electron.
• number of forces:  scalar
• number of torques:  scalar
• object distance:  scalar
  Example:  the distance of the object from the mirror.
• period:  scalar
  Example:  the period of the motion of mass1.
• potential energy:  scalar
  Example:  the gravitational potential energy of the bar due to the Earth at T0.
• potential energy:  scalar
  Example:  the potential energy of the block due to the spring at T0.
• power:  scalar
  Example:  the power developed by the spring on the mass between T0 and T1.
• power output:  scalar
  Example:  the total power produced by the transmitter at T0.
• Poynting vector:  vector
• pressure:  scalar
  Example:  the pressure at point 1 at T0.
• radius:  scalar
  Example:  the radius of the hoop.
• radius of circular motion:  scalar
  Example:  the radius of the circular motion of the car at T0.
• radius of curvature:  scalar
  Example:  the radius of curvature of the mirror.
• rate of change in area:  scalar
  Example:  the change in the area of S per unit time.
• rate of change in electric flux:  scalar
• rate of change in length:  scalar
  Example:  the change in the length of S per unit time.
• rate of change in magnetic flux:  scalar
  Example:  the change in the magnetic flux through S per unit time at T0.
• rate of change of current:  scalar
  Example:  the change in the current through L1 per unit time between T0 and T1.
• relative position:  vector
  Example:  the position of point1 relative to the particle at T0.
• relative velocity:  vector
  Example:  the velocity of the siren relative to the air between T0 and T2.
• resistance:  scalar
  Example:  the resistance of R1.
• rotational acceleration:  vector
  Example:  the angular acceleration of the wheel between T0 and T1.
• self-inductance:  scalar
  Example:  the self inductance of the solenoid.
• slit separation:  scalar
  Example:  the distance between slits in the grating.
• speed:  scalar
  Example:  the speed of the SR-71 between T0 and T1.
• speed of wave:  scalar
  Example:  the speed of waves in the vacuum.
• spring constant:  scalar
  Example:  the spring constant of the spring.
• standard atmosphere:  scalar
  Example:  the pressure of one standard atmosphere.
• tension on a string:  scalar
  Example:  the string-tension of the rope.
• time constant:  scalar
  Example:  the time constant for C1 and R1.
• torque:  vector
  Example:  the torque on the coil due to the magnetic field at T0.
• turns:  scalar
  Example:  the number of turns around the solenoid.
• turns per unit length:  scalar
  Example:  the number of turns per length wrapping around the solenoid.
• unit vector:  vector
  Example:  a unit vector at the proton pointing towards P3 at T0.
• vector component:  scalar
  A component of a vector can be expressed as:

  • the x component of …
  • y compo of …

  You must draw axes before using any vector components.
• vector direction:  scalar
  The direction of a vector is the angle between the vector and the horizontal axis.  It can be expressed as:

  • the direction of …
  • dir of …
• vector magnitude:  scalar
  The magnitude (or length) of a vector can be expressed as:

  • the magnitude of …
  • mag of …
• velocity:  vector
  Example:  the velocity of the ball at T0.
• voltage:  scalar
  Example:  the voltage across BaE1 between T0 and T1.
• volume:  scalar
  Example:  the volume of the chunk of ice at T0.
• wave-number:  scalar
  Example:  the wavenumber of the wave moving in the air.
• wavelength:  scalar
  Example:  the wavelength of the wave moving in the space.
• width:  scalar
  Example:  the width of the square.
• work:  scalar
  Example:  the work done on the cart due to the girl between T0 and T1.
• work by non-conservative forces:  scalar
  Example:  the work done on the box due to non-conservative forces between T0 and T2.