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Grade 11 Physics Definitions
Grade 11 Physics Definitions
Vector
A vector is a physical quantity with magnitude and direction.
2. Scalar
A scalar is a physical quantity with magnitude only.
3. Resultant vector
A resultant (Net) vector is the single vector having the same effect as two or more vectors
together.
4. Normal force
Normal force is the force or the component of a force which a surface exerts on an object with
which it is in contact, and which is perpendicular to the surface.
5. Friction
Frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of an object and which acts parallel to the
surface
6. Static friction
Static frictional force is the force that opposes the tendency of motion of a stationary object
relative to a surface.
7. Kinetic friction
Kinetic frictional force is the force that opposes the motion of a moving object relative to a
surface.