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Physics Quiz 1.1-1.4
Term | Definition |
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Standard | Unalterable fact that sets the unit value for a fundamental unit |
Fundamental unit | Result of direct measurement |
Derived unit | Mathematical combination of fundamental units |
General revelation | Truth about God revealed through nature |
Special revelation | Truth about God revealed through His Word |
Science | Mode of inquiry that is narrowly focused on the natural world |
SI unit of mass | Kilogram |
SI unit of length | Meter |
Si unit of temperature | Kelvin |
SI unit of volume | Liter |
SI unit of time | Second |
Giga | Prefix of 10^9 |
Mega | Prefix of 10^6 |
Kilo | Prefix of 10^3 |
Hecto | Prefix of 10^2 |
Deca | Prefix of 10^1 |
Deci | Prefix of 10^-1 |
Centi | Prefix of 10^-2 |
Milli | Prefix of 10^-3 |
Micro | Prefix of 10^-6 |
Nano | Prefix of 10^-9 |
Adding/subtracting scientific notation | Must be same exponents |
Multiplying/dividing scientific notation | Add or subtract exponents |
Left to | increase scientific notation |
right to | decrease scientific notation |
Issac Newton | Scientist/mathematician who discovered inertia |
Inertia | property of matter to stay in motion or at rest until acted on by another force |
Albert Einstein | Discovered formula relating mass and energy |