IED 1.3.1 Measurement Practice Review

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What is the cruising speed of the Emraer RJ-145?

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The cruising speed of the Emraer RJ-145 is closest to 829 km/hr.

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How do you convert miles to kilometers?

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To convert miles to kilometers, multiply the number of miles by 1.609.

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What is the measurement on a caliper if it reads 5.301?

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The measurement on the caliper is 5.301.

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What is the measurement on a caliper if it reads 2.103?

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The measurement on the caliper is 2.103.

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What is the measurement on a caliper if it reads 0.580?

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The measurement on the caliper is 0.580.

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How do you calculate percent error?

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Percent error = |(Estimated Value - Actual Value) / Actual Value| * 100.

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If you estimated the Chicago Cubs would win 95 games and they won 103, what is the percent error?

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The percent error is 7.8%.

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What is the definition of a caliper?

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A caliper is a tool used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object.

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What is the significance of rounding in measurements?

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Rounding is important to simplify numbers and make them easier to work with, especially in calculations.

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What is the difference between precision and accuracy in measurements?

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