Vector Keywords

Vector Keywords

Keyword	Meaning
Vector	Quantity with magnitude and direction.
Scalar	Quantity with magnitude only.
Magnitude	Size or amount of a physical quantity.
Resultant	Combined single vector having same effect.
Component	One of the perpendicular parts of a vector.
Perpendicular	At 90° angle.
Scale drawing	Diagram using a scale to represent magnitude.
Pythagoras Theorem	$R^2 = A^2 + B^2$.
Trigonometric Ratio	Relation between sides and angles.
Direction	Orientation of a vector.
Bearing	Angle measured clockwise from north.