Unit 3 Topic 2 Flashcards

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Scale

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A series of equally divided sections that are marked and numbered for use in measurement.

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Thermometer

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Mechanical or electrical devices for measuring temperature

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Kelvin

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A scale used for measuring temperatures in scientific experiments

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Sensor

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A material that is affected by change in some feature of the environment.

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Signal

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Information about temperature such as an electrical current

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Responder

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A pointer, light or other mechanism that uses the signal in some way

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Celsius scale

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Used in canada

Most common scale for measuring temperature

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