are scalar processors. This type of processor is known as a "single instruction stream single data stream" (SISD) CPU. Contrast with vector processor. See scalar. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL ...

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 \(5 m\,s^{-2}\).

(In contrast a scalar quantity has magnitude only - eg, the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4...) The diagram above represents a vector. The arrow displays its direction, hence this ...