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Meaning of: "Indicate magnitude & direction of all vectors"
I don't actually need help solving this problem I am working on, as I already have the answers. What I need help with is understanding this phrase: "Include both magnitude & direction of all vectors" --- What does this mean?
Here is the question and its answers:
Question: A ball is thrown straight upward - it is traveling at 50 m/s at the moment it is thrown. Ignoring air resistance, and rounding the force of gravity to 10 m/s:
(1) How long will it take for the ball to stop rising?
(2) How far will the ball have traveled during this time?
(3) What is the ball's acceleration during this time?
Answers:
(1) 2.5 seconds
(2) 125 metres
(3) -20 m/s2
So, if someone could tell me what the "magnitude & direction of vectors" are, it would be greatly appreciated
I don't actually need help solving this problem I am working on, as I already have the answers. What I need help with is understanding this phrase: "Include both magnitude & direction of all vectors" --- What does this mean?
Here is the question and its answers:
Question: A ball is thrown straight upward - it is traveling at 50 m/s at the moment it is thrown. Ignoring air resistance, and rounding the force of gravity to 10 m/s:
(1) How long will it take for the ball to stop rising?
(2) How far will the ball have traveled during this time?
(3) What is the ball's acceleration during this time?
Answers:
(1) 2.5 seconds
(2) 125 metres
(3) -20 m/s2
So, if someone could tell me what the "magnitude & direction of vectors" are, it would be greatly appreciated