Scientific measurements Flashcards
What is the SI for length?
Meter (m)
What is the SI for mass?
kilogram (kg)
What is the SI for time?
Seconds (s)
What is the SI unit for electric current?
Ampere (A)
What is the SI unit for temperature?
Kelvin (K)
What is the SI unit for amount of substance?
Mole (mol)
What is the SI unit for luminous intensity?
Candela (cd)
What is the SI unit for volume?
Liter (L) 1,000cm^3
Name the prefixes in order
Micro(-6), mili(-3), centi(-2), deci(-1), deca(1), hecta(2), kilo(3)
What volume range is a graduated cylinder for?
10ml to 1 L
What is the correct part of the meniscus to line up with the desired volume?
Bottom
Triple beam balance vs analytical balance
Triple beam for grams, analytical for sub mg
What is a surveyor’s wheel good for?
Measuring a non-linear long distance path