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Integrated Science Flashcards

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1
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What is the symbol for kilograms?

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“kg”

Kilograms are the standard unit for mass.

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What is the symbol for meters?

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“m”

Meters are the standard unit for length.

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What is the symbol for seconds?

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Seconds are the standard unit for time.

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What is the symbol for kelvin?

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“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.

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What is the unit for amperes?

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“A”

Amperes are the symbol for electricity. it is named after André-Marie Ampère.

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What is the symbol for candelas?

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“cd”

Candelas are the standard unit of luminous intensity.

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What is the symbol for moles?

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“mol”

Moles are the standard unit of substance.

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What is the symbol for newtons?

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“N”

Newtons are the standard units of force and weight. It is named after Isaac Newton.

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What is the symbol for watts?

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“W”

Watts are the standard unit for energy transfer. It is named after James Watt.

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What are the 4 common systems of measurement?

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Imperial, Metric, English, and SI

SI is the standard system. In the Philippines, units are measured in the Metric System.

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What is the letter representing length?

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“l”

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12
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What is the letter representing mass?

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“m”

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What is the letter representing time?

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“t”

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What is the letter representing temperature?

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“T”

Do not mix up “t” for time and “T” for temperature.

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When a measurement is close to the widely accepted value, it is _____.

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Accurate

Accuracy is how close the measurement is to an assigned accepted/set value.

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16
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When multiple measurements are either exactly or almost exactly close to one another, the measurements are _____.

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Precise

Precision is how close multiple measurements are together.

17
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What does GRESA mean?

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Given, Requirement, Equation, Solution, Answer

These are the order you solve word problems.

18
Q

What is the 1 estimated digit at the end of a measurement called?

A

Uncertain Digit

19
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What are significant digits?

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All certain digits and the 1 estimated digit at the end.

20
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What is the least count?

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The smallest unit available in the measuring tool/device

21
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How do you calculate least count?

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Difference between 2 lines
divided by
number of divisions between 2 lines

22
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What is a ruler used for?

A

Measuring length.

23
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What is a triple beam balance for?

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Measuring mass.

24
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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass counts the amount of atoms in an object, and is constant.
Weight is a force caused by gravity, and is not constant.

25
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What is the least and the most amount of grams available in the first (middle) bar in a triple beam balance?

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PSHS Jade 7 (3 decks)

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