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Lesson 2
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Physics
12th Grade
08/21/2013

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Theory
Definition
An invention or creation to explain and order observations
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Observation
Definition

The act of making or recording a measurement

(qualitative or quantitative)

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Model
Definition
an analogy, image, or replica of something.
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Principle
Definition
A statement that explains a specific phenomena.
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Law
Definition
General statement about how nature behaves.
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uncertainty
Definition

The amount of question in a measurement,

or how reliable the measurement is.

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Significant Figures
Definition
The number of reliably known digits in a measurement
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Unit
Definition
A particular standard of measurement
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Meter
Definition
SI unit for length
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System International (SI)
Definition
International system for measurement
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Kilogram
Definition
SI unit for mass
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Second
Definition
SI unit for measuring time
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