General Flashcards
10^-3
What is the prefix and symbol?
Milli, m
Giga, G
What is the exponent?
10^9
What are the base quantities?
Mass, length, time, temperature, electric current, amount of substance and luminous intensity
Define base units
The units that define the SI system
What is the SI unit and symbol for temperature?
Kelvin K
What is the unit and symbol for pressure?
Pascal, Pa
What is the exponent for Peta, P
10^15
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^12?
Tera, T
What is the exponent for nano, n?
10^-9
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^-12
pico, p
What is the exponent for micro, mu
10^-6
What is the exponent for mega, M?
10^6
What is the exponent for kilo, k?
10^3
What is the exponent for femto, f?
10^-15
Why is it important to test by experiment the prediction of a scientific theory?
If a reliable experiment does not support a hypothesis, the hypothesis must be changed.