Science Vocab_GP1_ Aug 26 Flashcards
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measurement of force: SI Unit is the Newton (N=m*kg/sec2)
Weight
Description
Spoken or written summary of observations
Mass
Amount of matter in an object; SI Unit g or kg
Amount of space an object occupies. Determined by l*w*h or by difference (immersion). dm3 = 1L
Volume
Precision
How close measurements are to each other
Celsius
Also known as centigrade unit of measurement for temperature. 0 degrees C is the freezing point of water. 100 degrees C is the boiling point of water.
Also known as centigrade unit of measurement for temperature. 0 degrees C is the freezing point of water. 100 degrees C is the boiling point of water.
Celsius
Percent Error
Expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value
Expression of error as a percentage of the accepted value
Percent Error
How close measurements are to each other
Precision
Internationally accepted system of measurement
International System of Units (SI)
Interpretation of observations
Explanation
Kelvin (K)
SI based unit for temperature, Celsius used in class.
Volume
Amount of space an object occupies. Determined by l*w*h or by difference (immersion). dm3 = 1L
International System of Units (SI)
Internationally accepted system of measurement
Scientific Notation
Method of writing or displaying very small or very large numbers
meniscus
curved surface of a liquid; when measuring a liquid 1. get eye level; 2. if liquid curves down measure bottom of curve; 3. If liquid curves up, measure top of curve.
Kilogram
SI unit for mass SI Unit =____
tare
mass of an empty container
Explanation
Interpretation of observations
Weight
measurement of force: SI Unit is the Newton (N=m*kg/sec2)
SI base unit of length. Distance between two points.
meter
curved surface of a liquid; when measuring a liquid 1. get eye level; 2. if liquid curves down measure bottom of curve; 3. If liquid curves up, measure top of curve.
meniscus
How close the measurements are to the real, actual or accepted value
Accuracy
