AP®︎ Physics 1: Topic 1.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 1.1 of AP Physics 1 – Scalars and Vectors in One Dimension.
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Topic 1.1
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Topic 1.1: Scalars and Vectors in One Dimension
Learning Objective: 1.1.A
Describe a scalar or vector quantity using magnitude and direction, as appropriate.
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.A.1
Scalars are quantities described by magnitude only; vectors are quantities described by both magnitude and direction.
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.A.2
Vectors can be visually modeled as arrows with appropriate direction and lengths proportional to their magnitude.
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.A.3
Distance and speed are examples of scalar quantities, while position, displacement, velocity, and acceleration are examples of vector quantities.
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.A.3.i
Vectors are notated with an arrow above the symbol for that quantity. Relevant equation:
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.A.3.ii
Vector notation is not required for vector components along an axis. In one dimension, the sign of the component completely describes the direction of that component. Derived equation:
Learning Objective: 1.1.B
Describe a vector sum in one dimension.
Essential Knowledge: 1.1.B.1
When determining a vector sum in a given one-dimensional coordinate system, opposite directions are denoted by opposite signs.
