Ch. 1 Metric System Flashcards
1
Q
Si
3
A
International system of units (metric system)
- used for making measurements in scientific studies
2
Q
Weight (2)
A
Is a result of gravitational pull
and will vary according to the size of the body exerting the force
3
Q
Mass (2)
A
Is determined the same way as for the regular object
but volume cannot be calculated in the same manner
4
Q
Density =
A
Density = mass / volume
5
Q
Meter
A
The base units are the meter for length
6
Q
Liter
A
The base units are the liter for volume
7
Q
Gram
A
The base units are the gram for mass (weight)
