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1
Q

10^-3

What is the prefix and symbol?

A

Milli, m

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2
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Giga, G

What is the exponent?

A

10^9

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3
Q

What are the base quantities?

A

Mass, length, time, temperature, electric current, amount of substance and luminous intensity

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4
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Define base units

A

The units that define the SI system

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5
Q

What is the SI unit and symbol for temperature?

A

Kelvin K

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6
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What is the unit and symbol for pressure?

A

Pascal, Pa

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7
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What is the exponent for Peta, P

A

10^15

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8
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What is the prefix and symbol for 10^12?

A

Tera, T

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9
Q

What is the exponent for nano, n?

A

10^-9

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10
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What is the prefix and symbol for 10^-12

A

pico, p

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11
Q

What is the exponent for micro, mu

A

10^-6

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12
Q

What is the exponent for mega, M?

A

10^6

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13
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What is the exponent for kilo, k?

A

10^3

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14
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What is the exponent for femto, f?

A

10^-15

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15
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Why is it important to test by experiment the prediction of a scientific theory?

A

If a reliable experiment does not support a hypothesis, the hypothesis must be changed.

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16
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What are the steps taken by the scientific community for the value of a quantity to be accepted?

A

The method and value are published.

Other scientists repeat the experiment using the same method.

17
Q

What is the density of water?

A

1000 kgm^3