Units, Scalars and Vectors

Physics 50 Lectures @ SJSU by Peter Beyersdorf

Aug 25, 200801:12:28Education

We look at dimensions and units of physical quantities and discuss the difference between scalars and vectors, as well as introduce vector addition. [note no audio due to technical issues]

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