Measurement And Units Flashcards

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1
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When measuring, it must be……

A
  • accurate
  • have a unit
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2
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Name the 2 families of units

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  • metric
  • imperial
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3
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What system of units do all scientists use

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SI units

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4
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Unit for: time

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Seconds

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5
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Unit for: distance

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Metre

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6
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Unit for: area

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Metre squared

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7
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Unit for: volume

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Meter cubed (m3)
Litres

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8
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Unit for: mass

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Kilogram

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9
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Unit for: temperature

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Kelvin

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10
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Unit for: energy

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Joule

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11
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Unit for: density

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Kilogram per metre cubed (kg/m3)

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12
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Unit for: speed

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Metre per second

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13
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Unit for: acceleration

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Metre per second squared (m/s2)

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14
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Unit for: force

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Newton

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15
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Unit for: voltage

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Volt

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16
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Unit for: current

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Ampere

17
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Unit for: Resistance

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Ohm

18
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Unit for: electrical power

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Watt