Introduction
Chapter Name : Work, Energy And Power |
Sub Topic Code : 101_11_06_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : The Scalar Product |
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Introduction
Product of two scalar quantities is called Scalar product.
Pre-Requisites:
Basic information about scalars and vectors.
Activity:
See how two scalars can be added and multiplied.
Real Life Question:
How to multiply two scalars?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Distributive law | A law followed by the scalar and vector quantities. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Text Book | refer your text book to read about scalar product. |
Real life uses :
In calculating the various physical quantities.
Places to visit :
Refer text book
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| In calculation | In calculation of any physical quantity we need scalar product. |
What you learn in Theory:
Scalar product of two scalar quantities are also called dot product and follow the distributive law.
What you learn in Practice:
Scalar product of two quantities is obtained when magnitude of both the quantities multiplied with the cosine of the angle between them.