Measurement Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Measurable attributes?
A
Time, length, temperature, volume, mass
2
Q
English vs. Metric length units
A
English: inches/feet/yards/miles. Metric: centimeters/meters/kilometers
3
Q
Formula for area of trapezoid
A
A= 1/2(b1+b2)h
4
Q
Meaning of lateral surface area
A
Sum of all faces except the base(s) of a solid
5
Q
Sphere surface-area formula
A
SA=4πr2 (squared)
6
Q
General volume formula
A
V=B×h (base area × height)
7
Q
Mnemonic for metric prefixes
A
King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
8
Q
Steps to avoid ruler misconceptions
A
Start at zero, read correct unit, recognize fractional marks
9
Q
Two ways to reduce approximation error
A
Measure carefully; round after calculations
10
Q
Property: diagonals in a square
A
Diagonals are equal length, bisect, and are perpendicular
