PHY 2048 Learning: Module 01: Scientific Notation - Significant Figures - Unit Conversions - Metric Prefixes Flashcards


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1

Which prefix has 1.0 × 10-15 as its multiplier?

Femto-

2

Complete the relationship. 1 millimeter = __________ meter.

0.001

3

Round off 1059°C to two significant figures.

1100°C

4

Lead has a density of 11.3 g/cm3. If you have 1.0 kg of lead, what is the volume in cubic centimeters (cm3)? Remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

88 cm3

5

Convert 3.93 × 103 from scientific notation to standard notation.

3930

6

Convert 34,500 to scientific notation with three significant figures.

3.45 x 104

7

Convert 0.0008310 to scientific notation with four significant figures.

8.3 x 10-4

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Using the table of equalities, select the correct conversion factors that indicate the number of centimeters (cm) in one inch (in).

2.54 cm/1 in or 1 in/2.54 cm

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Calculate the number of centimeters (cm) in 1.0 yard (yd). Remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

1.0 yd = 91 cm

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You perform the calculation: 32.0 cm + 6.92 cm on your calculator and its output is 38.92. What is the answer with the correct number of decimal places?

38.9 cm

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Using the table of equalities, calculate the number of miles (mi) in 92 kilometers (km). Remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

57 miles

12

Complete the relationship. 200 centimeters = 2 __________.

meters

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Using the table of equalities, determine the equality between hours and seconds.

1.0 h = 3600 s

14

Using the table of equalities, select the correct conversion factors that indicate the number of feet (ft) in one mile (mi).

5280 ft/1 mi or 1 mi/5280 ft

15

Rank the following in order of increasing size (smallest to largest).

1 picometer, 1 nanometer, 1 millimeter, 1 decimeter

16

You perform the calculation: 35920 / 172 on your calculator and its output is 208.837209. What is the answer with the correct number of significant figures?

209

17

How many significant figures are there in the measured quantity 1.52 x 103 kg?

Three significant figures

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Using the table of equalities, calculate the number of inches (in) in 2.85 meters (m). Remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

112 inches

19

How many significant figures are there in the measured quantity 64.00 s?

Four significant figures

20

What is the multiplier for the prefix centi-?

0.01

21

Which pair correctly matches the prefix symbol with its multiplier?

G, 1.0 × 109

22

Convert 579.5 to scientific notation.

5.795 × 102

23

How many significant figures are there in the measured quantity 0.0304 m?

Three significant figures

24

Convert 1.54 × 10-3 from scientific notation to standard notation.

0.00154

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You perform the calculation: 32.5 x 0.019 on your calculator and its output is 0.6175. What is the answer with the correct number of significant figures?

0.62