Order of magnitude and MKS system Flashcards
1
Q
Order of Magnitude
A
A power of 10
2
Q
The MKS system?
A
International system of units (SI)
3
Q
1L of Water>
A
1 Kg
4
Q
a small person?
A
50 kg
5
Q
a football player?
A
100 kg
6
Q
Duration of a heartbeat at rest?
A
1 second
7
Q
SI unit of “Electric current”
A
ampere
8
Q
SI unit of “amount of substance”
A
mole
9
Q
SI unit of “Temperature”
A
Kelvin
10
Q
SI symbol of Electric current?
A
A
11
Q
SI symbol of “Amount of substance?”
A
mol
12
Q
SI symbol of “Temperature?”
A
K
13
Q
mnemonic for conversions?
A
Kermit Helped Dump Milk Down Cookie Monster
14
Q
What does this mnemonic for conversions stand for?
A
Kilo Hecto Deka Meter (liter, gram, etc) Deci Centi Milli
