Properties of Matter Flashcards
Which quantity is represented by the symbol F?
F = force
What does the prefix G stand for?
G stands for giga
giga = x 109
Describe how to convert a temperature in degrees celsius into kelvin.
To convert a temperature from degrees celsius into kelvin, add 273.
What does the prefix µ stand for?
µ stands for micro
micro = x 10-6
What unit is pressure measured in?
Pressure is measured in pascals (Pa).
Round off this number to 3 significant figures.
3.14159
3.14159 rounded off to 3 significant figures is
3.14
What is the definition of the term pressure?
Pressure is defined as the force per unit area.
Round off this number to 3 significant figures.
6.22789
6.22789 rounded off to 3 significant figures is
6.23
Which quantity is represented by the symbol c?
c = specific heat capacity
Round off this number to 3 significant figures.
1,526.33
1,526.33 rounded off to 3 significant figures is
1,530
(the ‘2’ has been rounded up to 3)
What does the prefix n stand for?
n stands for nano
nano = x 10-9
Round off this number to 3 significant figures.
0.0025668
0.0025668 rounded off to 3 significant figures is
0.00257
What unit is volume measured in?
Volume is measured in metres cubed (m3).
Which quantity is represented by the symbol Eh?
Eh = heat energy
Explain how a snowshoe works
(in terms of pressure, force and area).
A snowshow spreads a force over a larger area - this causes the pressure on the snow to decrease.