Measurements 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Dimensional analysis is a mathematical method used to convert

A

Actual measured units into unit needed to answer a problem

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2
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Conversion factor is the relationship between the two

A

Units

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3
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A conversion factor is also known as a

A

Ratio

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4
Q

Conversion factor example

A

Converting inches to centimeters

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5
Q

Conversion factor for inches to centimeters

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1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

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6
Q

Volume is liter which is the amount of

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Space something occupies

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7
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Mass is gram which is the amount of

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Matter in solid, liquid, or gas

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8
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Weight is Newton which is the

A

Force exerted by a mass by a gravitational foeld

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9
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When you measure someone’s weight, you are measuring

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Force they exert on earth

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10
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Mass is not the same as

A

Weoght

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11
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Weight relies on ()

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Gravity (a force)

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12
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Mass is the amount of _ in an object

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13
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Weight = (mass) x

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(Gravity)

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14
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Weight = (mass) x (gravity) can also be written

A

W = mg

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15
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If you go to the moon you will still have same mass but you will

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Be weightless

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16
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Less weight on moon because

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1/6 gravity

17
Q

Density is

18
Q

In chemistry, unit of density is often recorded as (2)

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g/mL

g/cm3 (small 3)

19
Q

g/mL means

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Grams per milliliter

20
Q

g/cm3 means

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Grams per centimeter cubed