Introduction to

Engineering
Mechanics
Dr. Wayne Whiteman
Director of the Office of Student Services
and Senior Academic Professional
School of Mechanical Engineering

This course is an introduction to learning and applying the

principles required to solve engineering mechanics problems.

School of Mechanical Engineering

 Module 2 Learning Outcomes
Describe and list examples of scalar quantities
Describe and list examples of vector quantities
Explain what is a force
Properly label a force to
completely describe its
characteristics

2
1) Describe what is meant by a scalar.
2) List a few examples of scalar quantities.

3
1) Describe what is meant by a scalar.
2) List a few examples of scalar quantities.
Scalar Quantity (m)
Has magnitude
Has no associated direction
Examples:
Volume Speed
Time Density
Mass Temperature
4
1) Describe what is meant by a vector.
2) List a few examples of vector quantities.

5
1) Describe what is meant by a vector.
2) List a few examples of vector quantities.
Vector Quantity F
Has magnitude
Has direction
Examples:
Force Velocity
Moment Acceleration

6
1) Describe in your own words What is a
force?
2) Is a force a scalar or a vector quantity?

7
1) Describe in your own words What is a
force?
2) Is a force a scalar or a vector quantity?

Force
- Push or pull on a body
- It is a vector

8
This is how to completely describe a force:
8 kN j
i
F 8 kN
ANS

F 8 kN i
ANS