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Chapter 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Density | Physical property measuring amount of mass per volume. |
| Liter | Base Unit for volume |
| Kilogram | Base Unit for Mass |
| Accuracy | How close measured value is to accepted value. |
| Precision | How close measurements are to one another. |
| Base Unit | A defined unit based on an object. |
| Error | Difference between the experimental and accepted value. |
| Percent Error | Error as a percentage of accepted value. |
| Dimensional Analysis | Using conversion factors to move from one unit to another. |
| Scientific Notation | Used to express any number between 1-10 (it makes the numbers easier to work with). |
| Kelvin | Base Unity for Temperature |
| Significant Figure | In measurement, it includes all the known digit plus one estimated digit. |