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International System of Units Flashcards

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What is the International unit name, symbol and dimension for Time?

A

International unit name: Second
Unit symbol: s
Dimension: T

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What is the International unit name, symbol & dimension for Length?

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International Unit Name: Metre
Symbol: m
Dimension: L

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1 metre is equal to how many feet?

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3.28 feet

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In Aviation, what measurement of distance is used for navigation & why?

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The Nautical Mile
&
It is used due to its correlation to the surface of the Earth

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What is the International Unit Name, symbol & dimension for Mass?

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International Unit Name: Kilogram
Symbol: kg
Dimension: M

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Is the kilogram an imperial measurement or metric value?

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Metric Value

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1 Kilogram is equal to how many pounds?

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2.2 pounds

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In imperial measurements, what are kilograms measured in?

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Pounds

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What is the International Unit Name, & symbol for Temperature?

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International Unit Name: Kelvin
Symbol: K

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The Kelvin Scale is an?

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Absolute Scale

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What is the null point for the Kelvin Scale?

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Absolute Zero

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Does 1 Kelvin and 1 degree Celsius have the same magnitude?

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Yes!

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Does 1 Kelvin and 1 degree Celsius have the same null point?

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No!

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[Water at Sea level - Kelvin]
At what temperature does water freeze & boil?

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Freeze: 273
Boils: 373

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[Water at sea level - Celsius]
At what temperature does water freeze & boil?

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Freeze: 0
Boil: 100

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[Water at sea level - Fahrenheit]
At what temperature does water freeze and boil?

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Freeze: 32
Boil: 212

17
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What is the International Unit Name & s symbol for Force?

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International Unit Name: Newtons
Symbol: F

18
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What is Force?

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Force is any interaction, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object

19
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What can Force do?

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Force can cause and object with mass to change its velocity

20
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What does Force have?

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  • Magnitude
  • Direction
21
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If Force has both magnitude and direction what does it make it?

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Vector Quantity

22
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What is the International Unit Name & Symbol for Pressure?

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International Unit Name: Pascal
Symbol: P

23
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What is Pressure?

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Pressure is a force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit over which that force is distributed.

24
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What can a pascal be defined as?

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1 Newton per square inch.

25
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What else can pressure be used to measure?

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  • Hectopascals
  • Millibars
  • Inches of Mercury
26
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When measuring Air Pressure, what can they be referenced too?

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  • Atmospheric Pressure (differential pressure)
  • Vacuum (absolute value)

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