SI important notes Flashcards by Emma Vu

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Why are SI units important?

A

Let scientists around the world compare data

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Derived unit

A

combination of base units

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how do you make a derived unit

A

multiplying or dividing base units

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measure a regularly shaped object

A

use ruler and lxwxh=v

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measure an irregularly shaped object

A

use the water displacement method

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Mass

A

measure of the amount of matter in an object

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Weight

A

measure of gravitational pull on an object

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Mass measures

A

matter

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Weight measures

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gravitational pull

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