Chapter 2 Vocab

Question 1

Unit

Answer 1

Tells us what scale or standard is being used to represent the results of the measurements

Question 2

English System

Answer 2

Used in the U.S most widely used systems.

Question 3

Metric System

Answer 3

Used in most of the rest of the industrialized world

Question 4

SI

Answer 4

Units are based on the metric systems and units derived from the metric system

Question 5

Meter

Answer 5

Is a little longer than a yard

1 meter= 39.37 inches

Question 6

Volume

Answer 6

Is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance

Question 7

Mass

Answer 7

As the quantity of matter present in a object

Question 8

Conversion factor

Answer 8

Is a ratio of the two parts of the statement that relates the two units

Question 9

Equivalence

Answer 9

The state of being equivalent

Question 10

Dimensional analysis

Answer 10

Changing from one unit to another via conversion factors

Question 11

Scientific Notation

Answer 11

Is a method for making very large or very small numbers more compact and easier to write