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Mat 2 - Scientific measurement Flashcards

1
Q

What are the base units of the British metric system ?

A

Metres

Litres

Grams

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2
Q

How many cm in an inch ?

A

2.54

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3
Q

How many inches in a foot ?

A

1 foot = 12 inches

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4
Q

How many feet in a yard ?

A

3 feet = 1 yard

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5
Q

How many feet in a mile ?

A

5280 feet in a mile

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6
Q

How many metres in a mile ?

A

1600 metres = 1 mile

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7
Q

How many ounces in a lb ?

A

16 ounces = 1 lb

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8
Q

How many lbs in a ton ?

A

2000 lbs = 1 ton

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9
Q

What are the 3 base units of the British metric system ?

A

litre

Metre

Gram

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10
Q

What are SI units ?

A

The modern form of the british metric system

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11
Q

Is the litre an SI unit ? Why ?

A

the SI unit for volume is the cubic metre (cc)

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12
Q

What is 1 litre in CC ?

A

1000 cubic centimetres

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13
Q

What is 1 CC in ml ?

A

1 ml = 1 cubic centimeter

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14
Q

What is the SI unit of length ?

A

(m)

Metres

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15
Q

What is the SI unit of mass ?

A

Kilograms

kg

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16
Q

What is the SI unit of time ?

A

Seconds

s

17
Q

What is the SI unit of electrical Current ?

A

Amperes

(A)

18
Q

What is the SI unit of thermodynamic temperature ?

A

Kelvin

k

19
Q

What is the SI unit for the amount of a substance ?

A

Mole

mol

20
Q

What is the SI unit for area ?

A

Square metre

m2

21
Q

What is the SI unit of volume ?

A

m3

22
Q

What is the SI unit for speed and velocity ?

A

m/s

23
Q

What is the SI unit for acceleration ?

A

Metre per second squared

m/s2

24
Q

What is the SI unit for frequency ?

A

Hertz

Hz

25
Q

What is the SI unit for force ?

A

Newton

N

m•kg•s-2

26
Q

What is the SI uit for pressure or stress ?

A

Pascal

Pa

N/m2

27
Q

What is the SI unit for energy, work and quantity of heat ?

A

Joule

j

N•m

m2•kg•s-2

28
Q

What is the SI unit for power ?

A

Watt

W

J/s

m2•kg•s-3

29
Q

What is the SI unit for electric charge, or quantity of electricity ?

A

Coulomb

C

s•A

30
Q

What is the SI unit for electrical potential difference, or the electromotive force ?

A

Volts

v

W/A

m2•kg•s-3•A-1

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GAMSAT March 2016 (26 decks)

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