Vocab
An explanation that is based on prior scientific research or observations and that can be tested
What is a hypothesis?
Electricity and magnetism
What is electromagnatism?
Step 1
What is Make observations that lead to a question?
SI unit for distance
What is meters?
Power of ten for kilo
What is 103?
The digits in a measurement that are known with certainty plus the first digit that is uncertain
What is significant figures?
Motion and its causes, also interactions between objects
What is mechanics?
Step 2
What is Form a hypothesis?
SI unit for time
What is seconds?
Power of ten for milli
What is 10-3?
A set of particles or interacting components considered to be a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study
What is a system?
Transfer of heat and changes in temperature
What is thermodynamics?
Step 3
What is Experiment?
SI unit for mass
What is kilograms?
Power of ten for centi
What is 10-2?
A pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
What is a model?
Specific types of repetitive motions, such as sound or springs
What is vibrations and waves?
Step 4
What is Collect and Analyze Data?
Number of Significant Figures in 1.04 m
What is 3?
To convert 2.7m to cm, the missing fraction:
2.7 m x
1
What is
1 cm
10-2 m
The degree of exactness of a measurement
What is precision?
Light, mirrors, lenses
What is optics?
Step 5
What is Make a Conclusion?
Number of Significant Figures in 0.0090 m
What is 2?
Convert 9.73 m to Mm
What is 9.73 x 10-6 Mm?