Measurement and Metric Prefixes Quiz
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Which metric prefix corresponds to a factor of $10^{12}$?

  • kilo
  • peta
  • giga
  • tera (correct)

When converting 25 km/h to m/s, which of the following steps is incorrect?

  • 1 km = 100 meters (correct)
  • Convert km to m by multiplying by 1000
  • Divide by 3600 to convert speed units
  • 1 hour = 3600 seconds

Which of the following best describes measurements that are considered both accurate and precise?

  • Measurements that show high variability with low consistency
  • Measurements that are close to the true value and consistently similar (correct)
  • Measurements that are widely spread with no consistent pattern
  • Measurements that adhere to a specific standard but vary in proximity to the true value

What is the value of the prefix 'micro'?

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In the context of measurements, which statement about precision is true?

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Which mathematical expression correctly calculates the product of 5 and the sum of 7 and 3?

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Which of the following sequences represents a correct use of the order of operations?

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Which equation represents a linear relationship in a two-dimensional space?

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Which of the following is an example of a quadratic function?

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Which of these scenarios illustrates the concept of a dependent variable?

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exa prefix

Scientific prefix representing $10^{18}$

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velocity conversion

Changing units of velocity, such as from km/h to m/s.

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milliprefix

Scientific prefix for one thousandth ($10^{-3}$)

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Accuracy vs Precision

Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value; precision refers to how close repeated measurements are to each other.

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Velocity calculation

Calculating velocity using distance and time with relevant units.

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