Thursday, September 16, 2010

CP Physics Concepts for the first Quiz on Chap 1

Here are the concepts that I think you should know from Chap 1. Ask Questions if you are unclear on any of these concepts

1. Branches of Physics


2. Memorize prefix meanings and symbols


3. Identify SI base units for mass, time, length, volume


4. Know Significant digit rules and rounding numbers


5. Add or subtract and round with sig figs


6. Multiply and divide and round with sig figs


7. Scientific notation


8. Accuracy v precision defs and distinguish difference


9. Reading and interpreting data table


10. Figure out the formula for a line given a linear graph


11. Estimate order of magnitude of common items in mms, cms, m, kms


12. Convert one prefix unit to another prefix unit showing dimensional analysis (top and bottom fraction stuff)

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