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Mod 2 Lesson 5 Flashcards

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Coefficient

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the numeric value shown in scientific notation; only contains significant figures and possible values must be greater than or equal to 1 and less than 10

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Conversion factor

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ratio that expresses the relationship between units

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Dimensional analysis

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process for using conversion factors to solve problems that focus on the units

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Exponent

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superscript that indicates how the decimal will shift in scientific notation

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Scientific Notation

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convenient method for writing a value using a coefficient and exponent

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