1.2 Flashcards
What is the metric system?
The metric system is a system of measurement used in many places throughout the world
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
Quantitative has to do with measurements while qualitative has to do with characteristics and non numerical data.
what is the metric system measurement for length and what does it measure?
meter (distance)
what is the metric system measurement for mass and what does it measure?
gram (matter)
what is the metric system measurement for volume and what does it measure?
liters (space)
what is the metric system measurement for time?
seconds
what is the metric system measurement for temperature and what does it measure?
kelvin (degree of how hot/cold something is)
what does pico mean?
0.000000000001 (10⁻¹²)
what does nano mean?
0.00000001 (10⁻⁹)
what does micro mean?
0.000001(10⁻⁶)
What does milli mean?
0.001 (10⁻³)
what does centi mean?
0.01 (10⁻²)
what does kilo mean?
1000(10³)
What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?
F=(C) (9/5) +32
What is the formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?
C=(F-32)(5/9)