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Biological Hazard

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This symbol appears when there is danger involving bacteria, fungi, or protists.

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Open Flame Alert

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This symbol appears when use of an open flame could cause a fire or an explosion.

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Thermal Safety

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This symbol appears as a reminder to use caution when handling hot objects

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Sharp Object Safety

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This symbol appears when a danger of cuts or punctures caused by the use of sharp objects exists.

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Disposal Alert

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This symbol appears when care must be taken to dispose of materials properly.

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Fume Safety

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This symbol appears when chemicals or chemical reactions could cause dangerous fumes.

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Electrical Safety

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This symbol appears when care should be taken when using electrical equipment.

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Skin Protection Safety

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This symbol appears when use of caustic chemicals might irritate the skin or when contact with microorganisms might transmit infection.

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Animal Safety

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This symbol appears whenever live animals are studied and the safety of the animals and the students must be ensured.

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Radioactive Safety

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This symbol appears when radioactive materials are used.

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Clothing Protection Safety

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This symbol appears when substances used could stain or burn clothing.

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Fire Safety

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This symbol appears when care should be taken around open flames.

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Explosion Safety

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This symbol appears when the misuse of chemicals could cause an explosion.

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Eye Safety

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This symbol appears when a danger to the eyes exists. Safety goggles should be worn when this symbol appears.

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Poison Safety

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This symbol appears when poisonous substances are used.

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Chemical Safety

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This symbol appears when chemicals used can cause burns or are poisonous if absorbed through the skin.

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Laser Radiation

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This symbol appears when a laser is in use

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SOHCAHTOA- used for right triangles

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Sine= Opposite/Hypotenuse
Cosine= Adjacent/Hypotenuse
Tangent= Opposite/Adjacent
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Alpha

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Upper Case: Α
Lower Case: α
Equivalent: A

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Beta

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Upper Case: Β
Lower Case: β
Equivalent: B

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Gamma

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Upper Case: Γ
Lower Case: γ
Equivalent: G

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Delta

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Upper Case: Δ
Lower Case: δ
Equivalent: D

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Epsilon

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Upper Case: Ε
Lower Case: ɛ
Equivalent: E

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Zeta

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Upper Case: Ζ
Lower Case: ζ
Equivalent: Z

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Eta

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Upper Case: Η
Lower Case: η
Equivalent: E

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Theta

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Upper Case: Θ
Lower Case: θ
Equivalent: Th

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Iota

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Upper Case: Ι
Lower Case: ι
Equivalent: I

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Kappa

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Upper Case: Κ
Lower Case: κ
Equivalent: K

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Lambda

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Upper Case: Λ
Lower Case: λ
Equivalent: L

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Mu

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Upper Case: Μ
Lower Case: μ
Equivalent: M

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Nu

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Upper Case: Ν
Lower Case: ν
Equivalent: N

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Xi

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Upper Case: Ξ
Lower Case: ξ
Equivalent: X

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Omicron

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Upper Case: Ο
Lower Case: ο
Equivalent: O

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Pi

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Upper Case: Π
Lower Case: π
Equivalent: P

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Rho

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Upper Case: Ρ
Lower Case: ρ
Equivalent: R

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Sigma

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Upper Case: Σ
Lower Case: σ
Equivalent: S

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Tau

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Upper Case: Τ
Lower Case: τ
Equivalent: T

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Upsilon

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Upper Case: Υ
Lower Case: υ
Equivalent: U

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Phi

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Upper Case: Φ
Lower Case: φ
Equivalent: Ph

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Chi

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Upper Case: Χ
Lower Case: χ
Equivalent: Ch

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Psi

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Upper Case: Ψ
Lower Case: ψ
Equivalent: Ps

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Omega

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Upper Case: Ω
Lower Case: ω
Equivalent: O

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Significant Figures

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Digits in a measurement that are found to be certain (appears on measuring device) plus the last digit that is uncertain (estimate)

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Scientific Notation/Standard Form

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a way of expressing numbers that are too big or too small to be conveniently written in decimal form and is commonly used by scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

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yotta

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Symbol: Y
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Power of 10: +24

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zetta

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Symbol: Z
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Power of 10: +21

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exa

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Symbol: E
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000
Power of 10: +18

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peta

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Symbol: P
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000,000,000
Power of 10: +15

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tera

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Symbol: T
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000,000
Power of 10: +12

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giga

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Symbol: G
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000,000
Power of 10: +9

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mega

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Symbol: M
Multiplication Factor: 1,000,000
Power of 10: +6

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kilo

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Symbol: k
Multiplication Factor: 1,000
Power of 10: +3

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hecto

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Symbol: h
Multiplication Factor: 100
Power of 10: 2

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deka

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Symbol: da
Multiplication Factor: 10
Power of 10: 1

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deci

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Symbol: d
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centi

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milli

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micro

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nano

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pico

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femto

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atto

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zepto

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yocto

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Vector

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A quantity that is truly described by both magnitude and direction.

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