measurements and errors Flashcards
1
Q
state fundamental units
A
mass, kilogram, kg
length, metre, m
time, second, s
electric current, ampere, A
luminous intensity, candela, cd
temperature, kelvin, K
amount of substance, mole, mol
2
Q
state derived units
A
celcius, C
newton, N
joules, J
pascals, Pa
voltage, V
3
Q
order of prefixes top to bottom
A
tera T
giga G
mega M
kilo k
centi c
milli m
micro µ
nano n
pico p
femto f
4
Q
how to convert between each prefix
A
go down x1000
go up ÷1000