What is the other name for the SI system?

The metric system

What are the important 3 fundamental dimensions of Biophysics 1050?

Length, mass, time

What are the base units we work with in Biophysics 1050?

metres, kilograms, seconds

What do prefixes do to units?

They make them bigger or smaller

What are the 5 prefixes to memorize for this class?

kilo, centi, milli, micro, nano

What is the symbol and power (as in 10^?) associated with the prefix "kilo"?

k and 10³

What is the symbol and power (as in 10^?) associated with the prefix "centi"?

c and 10^-2

What is the symbol and power (as in 10^?) associated with the prefix "milli"?

m and 10^-3

What is the symbol and power (as in 10^?) associated with the prefix "micro"?

μ and 10^-6

What is the symbol and power (as in 10^?) associated with the prefix "nano"?

n and 10^-9

When converting units what must be done to the conversion if the original unit is squared?

The conversion must also be squared

What are derived units?

Units/dimensions that have been combined to form new units and describe new things

Give two examples of derived units

Area, Speed, Force, Radians, Hertz, Newtons, Joules, Watts, Centigrade (yes, the temperature scale)

What does proportionality do?

It describes relationships between increasing or decreasing qualities and provides a way to avoid lengthy calculations when comparing.