Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Define physics
A
The study of the laws of the universe that encompass all matter and energy
2
Q
Examples of matter and energy
A
Motion Electricity Magnets Forces Waves Relativity Quantum
3
Q
Giga
A
1,000,000,000 base units
4
Q
Mega
A
1,000,000 base units
5
Q
Kilo
A
1,000 base units
6
Q
Centi
A
1,000 base units
7
Q
Mili
A
1,000
8
Q
Micro
A
1,000,000 micro in 1 base unit
9
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Nano
A
1,000,000,000 nano in 1 base unit
10
Q
Base line for units
A
G-9 M-6 K-3 BASE C-2 M-3 Mic-6 Nano-9
11
Q
Accuracy definition
A
Value measured is very close to the true value
When we measure estimate 1 place value past last known place
12
Q
Define precision
A
Values of multiple measurements/trial are very similar
