Measurements And Units Flashcards
What does physics deal with
Physics deals with how and why things behave as they do
What’s the SI unit of length
Meter (M)
What are the units for length
Km- 1000m
Cm - 1/100m
Mm - 1/1000m
What instruments are used to measure straight lines
Metre stick
Ruler
measuring tape
What is the error of parallex and how to avoid it
Not being precise with your measurements
Keep your head directly over the point being measured and keep at eye level
What are used to measure small distances
The opisometer and the trundle wheel
What the mass of an object
The mass of an object is the amount of stuff in it
What is mass measured in
Kilos (kg)
What the SI unit of time
Second (s)
What’s the temperature of an object
Templates of an object is the measure of how hot or cold the object is
Measure in degrees Celsius using a thermometer
