Top answers

Physics
All levels

Describe the key difference between a scalar and a vector quantity

A scalar quantity is one that only has magnitude while a vector has magnitude and an associated direction. For example, temperature is a scalar quantity because temperature only has magnitude/ size, there...

OM
Answered by Olavo M. Physics tutor
10367 Views

X-rays and gamma rays are two types of electromagnetic radiation, state two ways in which they differ from microwave radiation

microwaves come from a different region in the electromagnetic spectrum to X-rays and gamma rays, meaning that they have a different wavelength. Since wavelength and energy are related, this also means th...

HS
Answered by Hannah S. Physics tutor
11019 Views

What is the optimum angle to throw a snowball for maximum horizontal displacement? (Ignore air resistance, assume the snowball is thrown level with the ground. The angle is measured from the ground up)

Shortest answer:

45 degrees

 

Short Answer:

If the snowball is thrown at velocity v, at angle θ

...
JT
Answered by James T. Physics tutor
6458 Views

How Should I structure my experiment report?

Your experiment report should be created using the "IMRaD" format. This stands for "Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion." Each of these sections should be split into smaller ...

MS
Answered by Michael S. Physics tutor
1921 Views

What is the Doppler effect?

The Doppler effect is the change in frequency that occurs when a source is moving relative to an observer. If the source moves away from the observer, the wavelength will be increased and therefore the fr...

AM
Answered by Alex M. Physics tutor
3540 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning