Measurements and Scales Flashcards
1
Q
What is a micrometer?
A
1x10^-6
2
Q
What is a nanometer?
A
1x10^-9
3
Q
How is Earth’s mass expressed in scientific notation?
A
5.97x10^24
4
Q
How is the mass of an electron expressed?
A
1x10^9
5
Q
Define escape velocity:
A
The speed required to leave a planet’s gravitational pull.