Measurement Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is area
The amount of space that an object takes up
Define volume
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies
Vernier callipers
can measure the diametre of a circular object
The function of a trundle wheel
To measure a long curved line
The function of an opisometre
Used to measure a length of a curved line for a short distance
what is the SI unit of length
Metres
Accuracy means how __________ a measured value is to its _________ value
Accuracy means how CLOSE a measured value is to its ACTUAL value
What could lead to errors in a measurement result?
Parallax result, zero result
To convert centimetres to meters, what do you do to get the answer
Divide by 100
To convert meters to centimetres, what do you do to find your answer?
X100
To convert kilometres to meters, what do you do to find your answer?
X1000
To convert Metres to Kilometres what do you do to find your answer
Divide by 100
