After studying this chapter, you should
- be able to use scientific notation.
- be able to convert from one unit to another.
- be able to perform calculations while keeping proper account of the number of significant figures.
- be able to check equations by performing a dimensional analysis.
- be able to represent vectors both graphically and mathematically.
- know the difference between scalars and vectors.
- be able to determine the magnitude and direction of a vector.
- be able to determine the components of a vector.
- be able to write a vector in unit vector notation.
- be able to add and subtract vectors both graphically and algebraically.
