Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
21 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
pico |
(p) |
|
|
nano |
(n) |
|
|
micro |
(μ) |
|
|
milli |
(m) |
|
|
centi |
(c) |
|
|
deci |
(d) |
|
|
kilo |
(k) |
|
|
mega |
(M) |
|
|
giga |
(G) |
|
|
tera |
(T) |
|
|
SI unit of mass |
kilogram, kg |
|
|
SI unit of length |
metre, m |
|
|
SI unit of time |
second, s |
|
|
SI unit of current |
ampere, A |
|
|
SI unit of temperature |
kelvin, K |
|
|
SI unit of amount of substance |
mole, mol |
|
|
Systematic errors (including zero errors) |
The same every time the experiment is repeated, shifting all the values by the same amount. Can be caused by the equipment used or set-up of the equipment. Affect the accuracy of results |
|
|
Random errors |
Reduced by using more sensitive apparatus (increasing the precision of your results) and repeating measurements reduces the effect of random errors. |
|
|
Combining uncertainties - adding or subtracting |
Add absolute uncertainties |
|
|
Combining uncertainties - multiplying or dividing |
Add percentage uncertainties |
|
|
Combining uncertainties - raising to a power |
Multiple percentage uncertainty by power |
