2.1 Physical Quantities, Units and Measurements Flashcards
Force
kgms-2
Work done
kgm2s-2
Power (derived units)
Kgm2s-3
Voltage (derived units)
Kgm2s-3A-1
Resistance (derived units)
Kgm2s-3A-2
Pressure (derived units)
Kgm-1s-2
Resistivity
Kgm3s-3A-2
Tera standard form
12
Giga standard form
9
Mega standard form
6
Kilo standard form
3
Centi standard form
-2
Milli standard form
-3
Micro standard form
-6
Nano standard form
-9
Pico standard form
-12
Define accuracy.
How close the mean value is to the true value.
Define precision.
How close together the repeat values are.
What is resolution?
The smallest change it can read.
What is homogeneous?
Same for each quantity in equation
Estimate of power used by one person in a day
1 kW
Estimate power of toaster
1200W
Estimate power of microwave
1500W
Estimate power of air conditioner
5000 W
Estimate power of oven
3000W