Properties & Measurement
A measurable characteristic that defines/describes an object.
property
Metric unit used to measure time?
second, s
1000000
one
Write in normal notation:
1.02*102
1.02*102 = 102
A measurement of the distance from one end to another.
length
Metric unit used to measure length?
meter, m
0.010
two
Write in scientific notation:
1211
1211 = 1.211 x 103
The amount of matter (stuff) in an object.
mass
Metric unit used to measure mass?
gram, g
10.01
four
Write in normal notation:
1.1*10-3 =
1.1*10-3 = 0.0011
The amount of 3D space that an object occupies.
volume
The prefix kilo- equals...
thousand, 103
1.01 + 1.200
1.01 + 1.200 = 2.201 = 2.20
Write in scientific notation:
0.00002
0.00002 = 2 x 10-5
What measurement system is used in the US?
Imperial
The prefix micro- equals...
millionth, 10-6
22 - 1.5
22 - 1.5 = 21
Write in normal notation:
1.0*10-6 =
1.0*10-6 = 0.000001
What measurement system is used globally in almost every country?
Metric/SI system/International system of units
Metric unit used to measure temperature?
Kelvin, K
1.0
two
Write in scientific notation:
1,000,000
1,000,000 = 1 x 106
What is a derived unit?
A unit composed of two or more based units.
Metric unit used to measure volume?
liter (L), cubic meter (m3)
0.0001
one
Write in normal notation:
9.7777 x 104
9.7777 x 104 = 97,777
A measurement of an object's mass per unit of volume.
density
The prefix milli- equals
thousandth, 10-3
0.0020026
five
Write in scientific notation:
7,400,000,000
7,400,000,000 = 7.4 x 109
What country established the imperial system?
Britain
Metric unit used to measure amount (number)?
mole, mol
2.0 m * 4.00 m
2.0 m * 4.00 m = 8.00 m2
Write in normal notation:
1.0 x 10-9
1.0 x 10-9 = 0.000000001
What's the difference between weight and mass?
Object's Weight = mass x acceleration due to gravity
No weight in zero gravity
The prefix nano- equals...
billionth, 10-9
150.0 s/25 s
150.0 s/25 s = 6.0
Write in scientific notation:
77,000,000
77,000,000 = 7.7 x 107