IPC Chapter 1: Science laws and theoires, scientifc method, sigifiant figures, scientific notation and the metric system

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How many significant figures are in 6.0?

2, because if there is a significant number before the number right of the decimal the numbers following it are significant

How many significant figures are in .0704?

3, because all numbers 1-9 are significant and number's following a significant number to the right of the decimal are significant

What is 3.4cm into mm?

34.

How many significant figures are in 1204?

4, because all numbers 1-9 are significant and numbers between 1-9 are significant

What is 4000 written in scientific notation?

4x10^3 (the ^ means to the power)

What is .52000 written in science notation?

5.2x10^-1

What does Diamonds stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

Decka-

What does Have stand did in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

Hecta-

What is 6.52m to km

.00652

What is 9.8x10^-1

.98

How many significant figures are in 8000?

1, because all numbers 1-9 are significant

What are the 3 rules of a theories and laws?

1. A theory or law must state the observations clearly and simply 2. Experiments must be repeatable 3. You must be able to predict from a theory or law

What are the 3 rules of significant figures?

1. All numbers 1-9 are significant 2. Zeros between numbers 1-9 are significant 3. Zero's to the right a number 1-9 when there is a decimal are significant

What are the 5 steps of the scientific method?

1. Make observations 2. Ask a question 3. Develop a hypothesis 4. Test the hypothesis with a experiment 5. Analyze the data and draw a conclusion

What do Newton's Three Laws of Motion NOT explain?

1. The movement of sub atomic particles (protons electrons and neutrons) 2. The movement of objects traveling at or near the speed of light

What is the acronym for the metric stair's conversion?

Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money

What is 6x10^2?

600

What is 8.3hl to ml

830000.

What is the scientific method?

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

What does But stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

Base unit which includes: meter, liter, grams

What does Kings stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

Kilo-

What is science?

a system of knowledge and the methods you use to find that knowledge

What is a theory?

a theory is a tested, possible explanation of an event and is open to challenges and testing

What is a law (in science)?

a theory that is proven valid after repeated tests, laws do not explain how or why something happens, a example of a law is newtons laws of motion, laws do not have to to be true in all situations to serve as s model to serve in the national world

What are the branches of science in earth and space?

astrology, geology, meteorology

What are the branches of life science?

botany, zoology, biology

What does cost stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

centi-

What are the branches of physcial science

chemistry and physics

What does (the second) diamonds stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

deci-

What are the 3 types of science?

earth and space, life, physical science

What are science and technology?

interdependent, they work with/rely on one another

What does money stand for in the acronym; Kings Have Diamonds But diamonds cost money?

mili-

What is technology?

the use of knowledge to solve problems

When moving up the conversion stairs case what way does the decimal point move?

to the left

When using scientific notation and the exponent is negative what way does the decimal point move?

to the left

When moving down the conversion stairs case what way does the decimal point move?

to the right

When using scientific notation and the exponent is positive what way does the decimal move?

to the right


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