Unit 0 Measurements Vocabulary

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Accuracy

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The degree to which a measurement is correct.

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Density

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The mass per unit volume of a substance. Formula on Table T.

d=m/V

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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Meniscus

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The curve at the surface of a liquid in a container.

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Percent Error

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The difference between the measured value and the true value, expressed as a percentage. Formula is on Table T.

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Precision

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The consistency of repeated measurements.

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Significant Figure

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Digits in a number that contribute to its precision.

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Volume

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The amount of space occupied by an object.

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Water Displacement

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A method for measuring the volume of an irregular object.