Measurements 2 Flashcards
Dimensional analysis is a mathematical method used to convert
Actual measured units into unit needed to answer a problem
Conversion factor is the relationship between the two
Units
A conversion factor is also known as a
Ratio
Conversion factor example
Converting inches to centimeters
Conversion factor for inches to centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
Volume is liter which is the amount of
Space something occupies
Mass is gram which is the amount of
Matter in solid, liquid, or gas
Weight is Newton which is the
Force exerted by a mass by a gravitational foeld
When you measure someone’s weight, you are measuring
Force they exert on earth
Mass is not the same as
Weoght
Weight relies on ()
Gravity (a force)
Mass is the amount of _ in an object
Weight = (mass) x
(Gravity)
Weight = (mass) x (gravity) can also be written
W = mg
If you go to the moon you will still have same mass but you will
Be weightless
Less weight on moon because
1/6 gravity
Density is
Grams
In chemistry, unit of density is often recorded as (2)
g/mL
g/cm3 (small 3)
g/mL means
Grams per milliliter
g/cm3 means
Grams per centimeter cubed