Metric Unit Conversions
Scientific Method
Definitions
Density
Dimensional analysis
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852 km = ___ dm
8,520,000 dm
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Why do we record our observations while conducting an experiment?
We record our observations so that we can analyze our data and prove or modify our hypothesis.
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What is a hypothesis?

An educated guess

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What is the equation for Density?

D = M/V

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How many centimeters are in 1 inch?

2.54 cm

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45.67 hm = _____ cm
456,700 cm
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What is an experiment?
An experiment is a series of steps used to test a hypothesis.
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What is mass?
Mass is the amount of matter that something is made of.
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How would you determine the volume of an irregular solid?

You would use water displacement. (Think about our examples.)

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What is this (1 inch = 2.54 cm) called?

Conversion Factor

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9852.1 mm = _____ dk
0.98521 dk
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What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a scientific guess.
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What is a constant?

Something that does not change during the experiment

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What are the units for Density (Only need one example)?

g/mL or g/cm3 etc.

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If I run 1 mile, how many inches is that?

(1 mile = 5,280 ft)

63,360 inches

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8.74 dk = _____ dm
874 dm
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What are the steps of the scientific method (in order)?
The steps of the scientific method are: 1) Ask a question 2) Hypothesize 3) Test the hypothesis (experiment) 4) Analyze the results 5) Conclude
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What is density?

Density is the amount of matter in a given space.

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What is the volume of a cube with a height of 5 cm, a length of 2 cm, and a width of 3.5 cm?
35 cm3
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Gymnast Simone Biles is 4’9”
(4 feet + 9 inches). How tall is she in centimeters?

(1 ft = 12 in), (1 in = 2.54 cm)

145 cm

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.0005687 km = _____ mm
568.7 mm
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What is the difference between the experimental variable and the control variable in an experiment?
You do not do anything to the control variable to have a basis for comparison.
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What is water displacement?
The volume of an odd shaped object plus water subtracted by the volume that the water takes up itself.
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What is the density of an object with a mass of 270g and a volume of 50cm3?

5.4 g/cm3

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If a boat travels 25,000 m, how many miles is that?

(1 inch = 2.54 cm), (1m = 100cm), (1 mile = 5,280 ft)

15.5 miles