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Scientific Notation Test
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Physics
12th Grade
08/31/2010

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What is the language of physics?
Definition
Math
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What kind of thinking lies at the heart of physics?
Definition
Methodical and logical thinking
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When was the Metric System adopted?
Definition
1795 by French scientists
Term
What are base quantities?
Definition
Length, time and mass
Term
What are units in which base quantities are measured in called?
Definition
Base units
Term
What is the unit for speed?
Definition
Meters per second (m/s)
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What is the unit for energy?
Definition
Joule (kg x m2/s2)
Term
What is the English measurement for a Joule?
Definition
Calorie
Term
What are combinations of base units called?
Definition
Derived units
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What kind of system is the Metric System?
Definition
Decimal system
Term
What is the degree of exactness of a measurement?
Definition
Precision
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What devices are the most precise?
Definition
The ones with the finest measurements
Term
What is how well the results of an experiment agree with the standard value called?
Definition
Accuracy
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What is the difference in readings caused by the apparent shift in the position of an object when it is viewed from different angles called?
Definition
Parallax
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