Chapter 3 Quiz Flashcards
0
Q
What is the comparison of the actual measurement and the numerical evaluation of the instrument?
A
Accuracy
1
Q
What is the base unit for the dimension of mass and length?
A
Meter, kilogram
2
Q
When adding and subtracting measurements, what must be taken into consideration when dealing with significant digits?
A
Precision
3
Q
What is the formula unit for density?
A
D=m/v
4
Q
What is the scale of a measuring instrument which is accurately subdivided measuring units.
A
Calibrated scale
5
Q
What is the prefix that represents million? Millionth?
A
Mega and micro
6
Q
In order to deal with significant digits of a measurement, what two things must be present?
A
A nonzero number and units
