Physics is the science of matter and its

motion—the science that deals with

concepts such as force, energy, mass, and
charge. As an experimental science, its goal
is to understand the natural world.
Physical quantities
- Any number that is used to describe
any physical phenomena
Fundamental Units
-unit of measurement for a measurable
physical property from which every other
unit for that quantity can be derived.

Vector Addition

Derived units – units of measurement

derived from the seven fundamental units A = first vector
⃗
Example: Newtons (N) – kg m/s2 B = second vector
⃗

Accuracy VS Precision C = resultant vector/ vector

⃗
Accuracy is how close a measured value is sum
to the actual (true) value.
Precision is how close the measured C =⃗
⃗ A+ ⃗
B C =⃗
⃗ B +⃗
A (order
values are to each other. doesn’t matter)

Parallel vectors- simply add

Scalar and Vectors
Scalar – described by magnitude (number Antiparallel vectors – subtract
and its unit).
Ex: mass = 5kg Subtraction:
Vectors – described by magnitude and C =⃗
⃗ A−⃗
B ; C =⃗
⃗ A+¿ )
direction
Example: 45 m to the east
A vector quantity can be multiplied by a scalar
quantity. If the scalar quantity is positive, same
direction; if it’s negative – opposite direction.