Measurement Uncertainty in Science

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Questions and Answers

How many quarts are equivalent to 4650 mL?

1.23 qt (correct)

0.49 qt

4.92 qt

2.12 qt

What is the final conversion of 3.0 feet to millimeters?

730 mm

850 mm

910 mm (correct)

900 mm

How many centimeters are equivalent to 2.44 meters?

2440 cm

244 cm (correct)

24.4 cm

2.44 cm

How long will it take in seconds to walk 8450 feet at a pace of 65 meters per minute?

2400 sec Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of seconds in 1.4 days?

1.2 x 10^5 sec Signup and view all the answers

Which device is used to measure temperature?

Thermometer Signup and view all the answers

What happens to water molecules when the temperature increases?

They move faster. Signup and view all the answers

If blood has a density of 0.05 g/mL, what volume in mL corresponds to a loss of 0.30 pints of blood?

355 mL Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical mistake in the unit conversion setup involving 1.4 days into seconds?

Using day instead of seconds as the final unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct conversion of 4650 mL of blood into gallons?

1.23 gallons Signup and view all the answers

What defines precision in measurement?

The reproducibility of measurements Signup and view all the answers

Which situation describes poor accuracy?

Repeated measurements yield different values, all far from the true value Signup and view all the answers

What type of error is associated with poor precision?

Random errors with variegated signs and magnitudes Signup and view all the answers

How is uncertainty in measurements best defined?

An inherent limitation in measurement tools Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers contains the most significant figures: 50.8 mm, 2001 min, or 0.702 lb?

2001 min Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers has three significant figures: 25,000 in., 38.15 cm, or 5.6 ft?

38.15 cm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about trailing zeros is true?

Trailing zeros can indicate the precision of a measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature of -15°C in Rankine?

465 R Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal body temperature of 37°C in Kelvin?

310 K Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of osmium if 50.00 g of the metal occupies a volume of 2.22 cm³?

22.5 g/cm³ Signup and view all the answers

What is the density (g/cm³) of a metal that raises the water level from 25 mL to 33 mL in a graduated cylinder if its mass is 48 g?

6 g/cm³ Signup and view all the answers

How do you convert Celsius temperature to Fahrenheit?

F = 1.8C + 32 Signup and view all the answers

What is the volume of water displaced by a solid that raises the water level from 25 mL to 33 mL?

8 mL Signup and view all the answers

If an object has a mass of 100 g and a volume of 50 cm³, what is its density?

2 g/cm³ Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following equations is used to calculate density?

D = mass / volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass of 875 mL of octane, which has a density of 0.702 g/mL?

0.614 kg Signup and view all the answers

If blood has a density of 1.05 g/mL, how many liters of blood are donated from 575 g?

0.548 L Signup and view all the answers

How many liters of aluminum are obtained from 125 empty cans if 21 cans make 1.0 pound of aluminum and the density is 2.70 g/cm³?

1.0 L Signup and view all the answers

Given three metal samples, which property directly influences the volume of water displaced by each sample?

Density Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper equality relationship when converting density for the substance with a density of 3.8 g/mL?

3.8 g = 1 mL Signup and view all the answers

If Karo syrup has a density of 1.4 g/mL, how many grams would be in 300 mL of Karo syrup?

420 g Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of vegetable oil if 1000 mL weighs 910 g?

0.91 g/mL Signup and view all the answers

Which substance has the highest density among the following options?

Karo Syrup Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Uncertainty in Measurements

All digits in a measurement are significant; removing any digit affects measurement uncertainty.
All measurements contain inherent uncertainty due to errors and instrument limits.

Understanding Uncertainty

Accuracy: Indicates how close a measurement is to the true value.
Precision: Reflects how close measurements are to each other.

Precision vs. Accuracy

Good precision and accuracy signify reliable measurements.
Good accuracy with poor precision indicates consistent results that are incorrect.
Poor accuracy but good precision shows incorrect results that are consistent.
Poor accuracy and precision denote unreliable measurements.

Methods of Measurement

Measurement methods limit reporting precision; examples are significant figures.
Certain digits are significant; uncertain digits are not.

Significant Figures Rules

Non-zero digits: Always significant.
Leading zeros: Not significant (e.g., 0.008 has one significant figure).
Sandwiched zeros: Significant (e.g., 50.8 has three significant figures).
Trailing zeros: Are significant if a decimal point is present.

Unit Conversion and Significant Figures

Report measurements based on significant figures; e.g., 67.2 units has three significant figures.
When converting units, maintain significant figures and correct dimensional analysis.

Problem-Solving Steps

Read the problem carefully.
Identify given data and required units.
Create a unit plan for conversion.
Select and apply conversion factors.
Ensure proper unit cancellation.
Perform calculations and report answers using correct significant figures.

Temperature Measurements

Temperature measures an object's hotness or coldness.
Determined using thermometers which contain liquids that expand or contract with temperature changes.

Density

Density is the ratio of an object's mass to its volume, defined as D = mass/volume.
Commonly represented in g/mL or g/cm³; 1 mL equals 1 cm³.

Volume Displacement

A solid object displaces an equivalent volume of water when submerged.
The density of an object can be determined through mass-to-volume ratios or displacement methods.

Conversion Examples

To convert pints to ounces, use the appropriate conversion factor, noting significant figures.
Density calculations can also be expressed as conversion factors facilitating mass and volume relations.

Learning Checks

Multiple practices in converting and calculating measurements reinforce understanding.
Understanding the context and relevance of each measurement and its conversions is crucial for accurate applications in real-world scenarios.

Conclusion

Mastering concepts of uncertainty, accuracy, precision, significant figures, unit conversion, temperature measurement, and density is essential for accurate scientific measurement and data handling.

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Explore the critical concepts of measurement uncertainty in scientific data. This quiz covers the significance of digits, error types, and the definitions of accuracy and precision. Test your understanding of how these factors affect data interpretation.