Physics Quiz 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
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Types of Physics
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Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Vibration, Optics, Electromagnetism, Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics
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Accurate
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Close to answer
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Precise
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Specific Values
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Types of Mistakes
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Human, Mechanical, Random
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Scientific Method
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Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results and Conclusion
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Scientific Fact
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Observed to be true
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Scientific Theory
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A well tested experiment
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Scientific Law
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A statement summarizing a pattern
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Length
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Meter (m)
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Mass
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kilogram (kg)
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Time
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Seconds (s)
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Electric Current
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Ampere (A)
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Frequency
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Hertz,z, 1/s
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Force
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Newton, N, m*kg/s^2
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Pressure
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Pascal, Pa (N/m^2), kg/ms^s
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Energy
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Joule, J (Nm), m^2kg/s^2
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Power
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Watt, W (J/s), m^2kg/s^3
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Order of Magnitude
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10 x difference
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10^-12
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pico (p)
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10^-9
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nano (n)
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10^-6
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micro (u)
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10^-3
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milli (m)
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10^-2
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centi (c)
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10^3
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kilo (k)
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10^6
mega (M)
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10^9
giga (g)
