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What does...
SI system ...stand for? |
The International System is based on the metric system.
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What are the 7 fundamental SI Units?
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kilogram, meter, second, kelvin, ampere, mole, and candela.
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True or False:
The abbreviation kg stands for the meter. |
False. The abbreviation "kg" stands for the SI Unit, kilogram.
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True or False:
Kilograms measure mass. |
True.
The kilogram, kg, measures mass. |
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Define:
Mass |
Mass is a measure of the resistance of an object to a change in its state of motion or the force necessary to give an object specific acceleration.
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Name the unit that measures LENGTH and give its abbreviation.
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meter, m
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Name the unit that measures TIME and give its abbreviation.
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second, s
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Name the unit that measures TEMPERATURE and give its abbreviation.
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kelvin, K
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Name the unit that measures ELECTRIC CURRENT and give its abbreviation.
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ampere, A
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Name the unit that measures the AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE and give its abbreviation.
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mole, mol
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Name the unit that measures LUMINOUS INTENSITY and give its abbreviation.
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candela, cd
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What is the first step in the SCIENTIFIC Method?
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Observation - making observations either qualitative or quantitative.
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True or False:
The 2nd step in the SCIENTIFIC METHOD is Experiment. |
False, Experiment is the third step in the SCIENTIFIC METHOD.
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What is the 2nd step in the SCIENTIFIC METHOD?
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Hypothesis, a possible explanation for an observation.
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What is the difference between a THEORY and LAW?
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A THEORY is an attempt to EXPLAIN tested hypotheses. A LAW is a summary of observed behavior - a SUMMARY of what happens.
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1 m = XXX yd (yards)
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1 meter = 1.094 yards
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1 in = XXX cm
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1 in = 2.54 centimeters (cm)
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1 kg = XXX lb
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1 kg = 2.205 lb
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1 lb = XXX g
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1 lb = 453.6 grams (g)
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1 L = XXX qt
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1 L = 1.06 quarts (qt)
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1 cubic foot (ft3) = XXX L
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1 cubic foot = 28.32 Liters
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1 mile = XXX yd
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1 mi = 1760 yards (yd)
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1 km = XXX m
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1000 m
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What is the formula for obtaining Celsius if you only have Kelvin?
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C = K - 273.15
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What is the formula for obtaining Fahrenheit if you only have Celsius?
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F = C x 9/5 + 32
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How do you get Kelvin if you only have F or C?
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K = C +273.15
K = C x 9/5 + 32 + 273.15 |
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What is the formula for DENSITY?
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MASS/volume
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