The primary CPU in all general-purpose devices (desktop, laptop, smartphone, etc.) are scalar processors. This type of processor is known as a "single instruction stream single data stream" (SISD ...

on bearing 055 (55º East of North). The term acceleration can refer to a scalar acceleration or an acceleration vector. So far, we have only met scalar acceleration, eg \(5 m\,s^{-2}\).

The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE physics students studying scalar quantities, vector quantities and calculations involving forces. If you struggled with the quiz, don't panic - we ...