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Introduction to Physics (Ch. 1.1 - 1.8) Flashcards

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1
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SI units

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  • units of meters, kilograms, and seconds
  • also known as mks system
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peta- prefix

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  • 1015
  • P
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tera- prefix

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  • 1012
  • T
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giga- prefix

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  • 109
  • G
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mega- prefix

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  • 106
  • M
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kilo- prefix

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  • 103
  • k
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hecto- prefix

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  • 102
  • h
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deka- prefix

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  • 101
  • da
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deci- prefix

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  • 10-1
  • d
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centi- prefix

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  • 10-2
  • c
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milli- prefix

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  • 10-3
  • m
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micro- prefix

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  • 10-6
  • μ
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nano- prefix

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  • 10-9
  • n
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pico- prefix

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  • 10-12
  • p
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femto- prefix

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  • 10-15
  • f
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Significant figures rules

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  1. non-zero digits are always significant
  2. any zeros between two significant digits are significant
  3. a final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant
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Significant figures when multiplying or dividing

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  • The # of sig figs is equal to the # of sig figs in the least accurately known quantity
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Significant figures when adding or subtracting

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  • The # of sig figs is equal to the smallest # of sig figs in any of the individual terms

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