10 Questions
What should you avoid when performing calculations with numerical values?
Dropping the units early in the calculation
Why is it important to include the units in every step of a calculation?
To ensure that the units for the answer turn out to be incorrect
In a certain number, which zero digits are considered as significant figures?
Zero digits to the right of the last nonzero digit with no decimal point
What is the significance of nonzero digits in a certain number?
They indicate precision and accuracy in measurements
In a decimally expressed number, which zero digits are counted as significant figures?
Zero digits following a nonzero digit
Which system adopts the meter for length, the kilogram for mass, and the second for time?
The International System of Units (SI) or mks system
In which system is a mix of units that belong to two different systems NOT ALLOWED?
The International System of Units (SI) or mks system
Which system adopts the centimeter as a unit of length, the gram for mass, and the second for time?
The cgs system
Which system adopts the foot for length, the pound for weight, and the second for time?
The British Engineering System (BE) or ft–lb–s system
Which system was in common use in Britain and in some of the previously British-influenced regions?
The British Engineering System (BE) or ft–lb–s system
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