Chapter 1- SI Units Flashcards
What is the SI unit for length (l)?
Metre (m)
What is the SI unit for Mass (m)?
Kilogram (kg)
What is the SI unit for time (t)?
Second (s)
What is the SI unit for voltage (V)?
Volt (V)
What is the SI unit for electrical current (I)?
Ampere (A)
What is the SI unit for resistance (R)?
Ohm (circle looking sign. Draw it)
What is the SI unit for charge (Q)?
Coulomb (C)
What is the SI unit for power (P)?
Watt (W)
What is the SI unit for force (F)?
Newton (N)
What is the pico symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: p
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 12 (10*-12)
What is the nano symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: n
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 9 (10*-9)
What is the micro symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: u with a line
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 6 (10*-6)
What is the milli symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: m
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 3 (10*-3)
What is the centi symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: c
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 2. (10*-2)
What is the deci symbol and what factor should the unit be multiplied to convert to SI unit?
Symbol: d
Factor: 10 to the power of negative 1 (10*-1)