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Section 1

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Metric system

Front

Based on multiples of 10, except for time. Ex. Meter, gram, second, kelvin

Back

Scientific notation

Front

A shorthand representation of numbers using powers of 10

Back

Fundamental quantities

Front

Physical quantities that can be determined by using measuring devises

Back

Dependent variables

Front

Factors that are affected by other variables

Back

Celsius to Fahrenheit

Front

9/5 Celsius + 32 = Fahrenheit

Back

Temperature

Front

Degree of heat present in a substance or object p. Kelvin

Back

Deductive reasoning

Front

General to specific. A conclusion is made based one established principles and concepts. Basis of most research conclusions.

Back

Luminous intensity

Front

Rate of flow of light. Candela

Back

physical sciences

Front

Study of nature and properties of the universe and all its contents

Back

Amount of substance

Front

Measures the size of an ensemble of entities. Mole

Back

Manipulated variables

Front

Factor that is different in each set-up. Usually the variable under study

Back

Hypothesis

Front

A tentative solution or a prediction of the outcome. Must be clear and specific statement

Back

Independent variables

Front

Factors that are not affected by other variables. Usually predetermined.

Back

English system

Front

Evolved from the medieval systems of measurement

Back

Electric current

Front

The rate at which charge flows through a surface. Ampere

Back

Controlled variables

Front

Factors that are kept the same for all setups

Back

Equations

Front

Representation of the relationship between quantities

Back

Rounding off

Front

Method of reducing the digits in a number while keeping its value similar

Back

Mass

Front

Amount of matter present in a substance. Kilogram

Back

Biological Sciences

Front

The study of living things and life itself

Back

Social sciences

Front

Study of humans as individuals, the human society and human interactions

Back

Measurement

Front

Standard unit to express the size, amount, or degree of something

Back

Scientific Method

Front

A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem

Back

Derived quantities

Front

Physical quantities that can be determined by calculating using fundamental quantities

Back

Length

Front

Distance between two points. Meter

Back

Time

Front

Temporal duration between two events. Second

Back

Inductive reasoning

Front

Specific to general. A conclusion is made based on repeated observations. Basis of most experimental conclusions.

Back

Significant figures

Front

Digits in a number that are considered important

Back

Control and experimental setups

Front

Must be used for comparison of results

Back