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Unit 1 Physics
Mass and weight
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accuracy | How close you are to an exact result (hitting the bullseye of a target) |
| precision | How well you are at repeating your results |
| independent variable | A variable (often denoted by x) whose variation does not depend on that of another. |
| dependent variable | A variable (often denoted by y) whose value depends on that of another. |
| area | The amount of square units inside a two dimensional shape |
| volume | The amount of cubic units in space that an object takes |
| mass | Amount of matter in a object |
| weight | The force a mass experiences due to the presences of agavitional field |
| density | Amount of matter in a given space (mass per volume) |
| kilometer | 6 city blocks |
| meter | Length of an adult leg |
| centimeter | Face of dime |
| millimeter | Edge of dime |
| kilogram | Major League Baseball bat |
| gram | A new crispy $ 1 bill |