Unit 1 Segment D: Vectors and Scalars A marching band helps us explore the difference between vector and scalar quantities. We also dive into how to use the tip-to-tail method to resolve one and ...

Temperature is an example of a scalar quantity (just one piece of information). Wind speed is an example of a vector quantity - multiple pieces of information.

Establish a rectangular coordinate system and find the components of all vectors with respect to that coordinate system. Multiply by scalars, add and subtract the magnitudes of the components using ...

Learn about and revise vectors and how they can be can be added, subtracted and multiplied by a scalar with this Bitesize GCSE Maths Edexcel guide.

Motion and forces Scalar and vector quantities - Edexcel Scientists often make measurements. The physical quantities they measure fall into two categories: scalars and vectors.