Table of contents
- 0. Fundamental Concepts of Algebra3h 29m
- 1. Equations and Inequalities3h 27m
- 2. Graphs1h 43m
- 3. Functions & Graphs2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 54m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Measuring Angles40m
- 8. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 9. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 10. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 11. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trig Equations1h 41m
- 12. Trigonometric Identities 2h 34m
- 13. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 14. Vectors2h 25m
- 15. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 16. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 17. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
- 18. Systems of Equations and Matrices3h 6m
- 19. Conic Sections2h 36m
- 20. Sequences, Series & Induction1h 15m
- 21. Combinatorics and Probability1h 45m
- 22. Limits & Continuity1h 49m
- 23. Intro to Derivatives & Area Under the Curve2h 9m
14. Vectors
Geometric Vectors
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Determine if the following statement is true or false: Temperature is a vector.
A
True
B
False
C
Cannot be determined

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Understand the definition of a vector: A vector is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction. Examples include velocity and force.
Consider the nature of temperature: Temperature is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude and no direction.
Compare temperature to vector quantities: Unlike vectors, temperature does not have a directional component. It is measured in units such as degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, which indicate magnitude only.
Evaluate the statement: Since temperature lacks a directional component, it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a vector.
Conclude the analysis: Based on the definitions and characteristics of vectors and scalars, the statement 'Temperature is a vector' is false.
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