Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
What is SI units
A
Systeme International, international system of measurement
2
Q
Formula for Area of square or Rectangle
A
A= L X b
3
Q
Formula for Area of Triangle
A
A = 1/2 b X h (b = Base length & h = height)
4
Q
Formula for Area of Circle
A
A = π r²
5
Q
What is meant by measuring mass?
A
We measure the quantity of matter in the object or body we are measuring. We also measure how heavy or light an object is. More mass the more resists a change in its motion - STD unit for mass = kg
6
Q
Convert Celsius to Kelvin & Vice Versa
A
add 273 to Celsius for Kelvin and -273 to convert back
7
Q
Define Temperature?
A
The degree (degree Celsius) of how hot or cold and object or substance is.
