Math Flashcards

1
Q

is the closeness of the measurements to each other

A

precision

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2
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a process of comparing on unknown quantity to a standard known quantity. It needs to be accurate and precise to be valid

A

measurement

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3
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is the closeness of the measurements to a specific value

A

accuracy

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4
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used by early civilizations include body parts and common objects in the surroundings.

A

non standard units of measurments

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5
Q

evovle from the non standard units of measure, requires memorization of conversion factor

A

english system/us customary

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6
Q

based on the decimal system

A

metric system

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7
Q

what is the acronym to remember the measurements

A
king 
henry 
died 
by 
drinking 
chocolate 
milk
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8
Q

measure of distance

A

length

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9
Q

measure of distance

A

length

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10
Q

basic unit of length

A

meter

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11
Q

amount of matter contained in an object

A

mass

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12
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relates to the gravitational pull of the earth

A

weight

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13
Q

the basic unit of mass

A

gram-

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14
Q

degree of hotness and coldness

A

temperature

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15
Q

the instrument used to measure temperature

A

thermometer

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16
Q

Kelvin is mostly used in the ____ ____, it has no degree since it is a absolute scale

A

science community

17
Q

freezing point of celsius

A

0 C

18
Q

boiling point of celsius

A

100 C

19
Q

freezing point of Fahrenheit

A

32 F

20
Q

boiling point farenheit

A

212 F

21
Q

combinations of the units of the fundamental quantities

A

derived quantities

22
Q

refers to how much space a region takes up

A

Volume

23
Q

what is the formula of volume

A

length x width x height

24
Q

refers to how much a container will hold

A

capacity

25
Q

it is the rate of distance travelled per unit time

A

speed

26
Q

total distance travelled/total time taken

A

Average speed

27
Q

translate these expressions

the sum 6 and number

the difference between 8 and the reciprocal of a number

5 less than the product of x and y

A

6+n

8 - (1 /n)

(x and y) - 5

28
Q

True or False: Fahrenheit is the Metric System of measuring temperature.

A

False

29
Q

What are the seven (7) SI base units?

A
Length - meter (m)
Time - second (s)
Amount of substance - mole (mole)
Electric current - ampere (A)
Temperature - Kelvin (K)
Luminous intensity - candela (cd)
Mass - kilogram (kg)
30
Q

International system of units is also known as:

A

Metric system

31
Q

Which is heavier, a kilo of nails or 1-kg of cotton?

A

It has the same mass.

32
Q

If Rudy finished washing his car in 1-hour while Jose finished the same task in 3,600 seconds, who did the same work faster?

A

No one, they finished the same task at the same time.

33
Q

What is the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celcius, how much is it in Kelvin?

A

373.15 Kelvin.

34
Q

The volume of a water tank is 5 liters, what is its capacity?

A

5 liters.

35
Q

Car A travels a distance of 5 km in 1 hr. Car B travels 5000 m in 60 minutes. By comparing their speed, which is the faster car?

A

Both car have the same speed.

36
Q

In the algebraic equation x^2 + 3x - 8 = 0, identify the constant, variable and exponent.

A

Constant is 8. Variable is X. Exponent is 2.

37
Q

What is the value of X in the equation 2x + 5 = 11?

A

X = 3.

38
Q

What is the exponent of the variable Y in the expanded equation Y x Y x Y x Y = 16?

A

4.