Unit 3 - Scientific Measurements

Front

Convert the temperature: 45 °C to °F

Back

113 °F

Front

A description of how close a measurement is to its true value

Back

Accuracy

Front

How many significant figures: 6.50 x 10^4

Back

3

Front

Calculate then round with correct significant figures/decimal places: 23 x 678.0

Back

16,000

Front

Round 12,678.56 to four significant figures.

Back

12,680

Front

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Back

F = (C × 9/5) + 32

Front

What are significant figures?

Back

Digits in a number that are important for accuracy.

Front

What is precision in measurements?

Back

The consistency of repeated measurements.

Front

What is the difference between accuracy and precision?

Back

Accuracy is how close a measurement is to the true value; precision is how consistent measurements are.

Front

What is the purpose of rounding numbers?

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To simplify numbers while maintaining a level of accuracy.