Dimensional Analysis Pre Aice

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What does it mean for measurements to be both precise and accurate?

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Measurements are precise if they are close to each other (low variability) and accurate if they are close to the true value.

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What is the formula to calculate volume?

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Volume can be calculated using the formula: Volume = Length × Width × Height.

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How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?

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To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273.15 to the Celsius temperature.

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What is scientific notation?

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Scientific notation is a way of expressing numbers as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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What is the significance of significant figures in measurements?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement and help convey the uncertainty in the value.

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What is dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert units from one system to another and to check the consistency of equations.

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What is the target value in measurements?

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The target value is the desired or expected value that measurements aim to achieve.

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How do you determine the average of a set of measurements?

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To find the average, sum all the measurements and divide by the number of measurements.

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What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision refers to how close measurements are to each other.

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What is the importance of unit conversion in scientific calculations?

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Unit conversion is essential to ensure that measurements are compatible and can be accurately compared or combined.