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Physics Quiz 1.1-1.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |