Integrated Science Flashcards
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What is the symbol for kilograms?
“kg”
Kilograms are the standard unit for mass.
What is the symbol for meters?
“m”
Meters are the standard unit for length.
What is the symbol for seconds?
Seconds are the standard unit for time.
What is the symbol for kelvin?
“K”
Kelvin is the standard unit for temperature. If the unit is named after a person, the unit is written in capital letters. Kelvin is named after Lord Kelvin or William Thomson.
What is the unit for amperes?
“A”
Amperes are the symbol for electricity. it is named after André-Marie Ampère.
What is the symbol for candelas?
“cd”
Candelas are the standard unit of luminous intensity.
What is the symbol for moles?
“mol”
Moles are the standard unit of substance.
What is the symbol for newtons?
“N”
Newtons are the standard units of force and weight. It is named after Isaac Newton.
What is the symbol for watts?
“W”
Watts are the standard unit for energy transfer. It is named after James Watt.
What are the 4 common systems of measurement?
Imperial, Metric, English, and SI
SI is the standard system. In the Philippines, units are measured in the Metric System.
What is the letter representing length?
“l”
What is the letter representing mass?
“m”
What is the letter representing time?
“t”
What is the letter representing temperature?
“T”
Do not mix up “t” for time and “T” for temperature.
When a measurement is close to the widely accepted value, it is _____.
Accurate
Accuracy is how close the measurement is to an assigned accepted/set value.