Measurement and Mixtures
Name three things we measure in the science lab.
mass, length, and volume
What is the full name of this system?
The International System of Units
Where was the failed space mission headed?
Mars
Define "criteria for success".
The standards/levels by which to judge whether an objective/goal/ target/outcome has been achieved/successful.
1,000 meters = ? kilometers
1
Define a mixture.
A mix of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
To convey information, all measurements must have which two components?
A numerical value and a unit.
Mars Climate Orbiter
What are constraints?
A limit to a solution.
200 centimeters = ? meters
2
Give two examples of a homogeneous mixture.
Blood, air, soap, wax, peanut butter...
Name one reason scientists use the Metric System over the English Standard System.
See Cornell Notes
Those responsible for the miscalculation resulting in the failure of the mission were fired.
True or False.
False
Name the three basic phases of the Engineerings Design Process.
1. Define an Engineering Problem
2. Develop Possible Solutions
3. Optimize the Design Solution
20 meters = ? millimeters
20,000
Define a heterogenous mixture.
A mixture in which the separable components are different sizes, shapes, and/or colors.
A triple beam balance measures what?
The mass of an object.
What is the approximate distance between Earth and Mars?
Over 40 million miles.
Describe the differences between engineers and scientists.
Scientists explain the world around us.
Engineers use their knowledge of science and math to creatively solve problems.
500 meters = ? hectometers
5
How does measurement help us to understand substances?
Measurement quantifies a substance's physical properties.
Name the units we use to measure the following categories:
length
volume
mass
Meters
Liters
Grams
Engineers from these two corporations collaborated on the orbiter.
NASA and Lockheed Martin
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
1,000 kilometers = ? millimeters
1,000,000,000