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    What are the three main sub-disciplines of civil engineering?

    Structural, Geotechnical, and Water Resources engineering.

    What does structural engineering focus on?

    Analysis and design of structures under expected forces.

    What is a scalar?

    A quantity described only by its magnitude.

    How does a vector differ from a scalar?

    A vector has both magnitude and direction.

    What happens when two vectors are added?

    The result is a new vector.

    What is the effect of multiplying a vector by a positive scalar?

    Only the magnitude changes, direction remains the same.

    What is vector subtraction?

    Adding the negative of the vector being subtracted.

    Why are vector components useful?

    They simplify mathematical operations.

    How is the magnitude of a vector calculated in 2D?

    Using the Pythagorean theorem.

    What defines a unit vector?

    A vector with a magnitude of one.