English National Curriculum - Science Science

1. Explore scalar and vector qualities

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Describe what's meant by scalar and vector quantities and giving examples

Describe how a vector quantity can be represented by an arrow

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scalar

Quantities which are described only by their magnitude.

vector

Quantities which have both direction and magnitude.

quantities

A property of a system or material which can be expressed by its measurement.

contact

Forces between two objects which are acting upon each other.

non-contact

Forces between two objects which repulse each other.

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