Mass, Weight, Volume and Temperature Flashcards
1
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Mass
A
- Amount of matter in substance
- Remains constant
- SI unit - kg
2
Q
Weight
A
- Force exerted by gravity on a body
- Changes from place to place due to change in gravity
3
Q
Volume
A
- Length^3
- SI unit - Metre^3 (Litre)
4
Q
Temperature
A
- Measure of the amount of hotness or coldness of a body
- SI unit - Kelvin
5
Q
Different scales for Temperature
A
- Celcius Scale (LFP - 0 C, UFP - 100 C)
- Fahrenheit Scale (LFP - 32 F, UFP - 212 F)
- Kelvin Scale (LFP - 273 K, UFP - 373 K)
6
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IMP Formulae for temperature
A
K = 273 + C
F = (C +32) X 9/5