Science Flashcards: Abbreviations and Units

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What is the abbreviation for density?

What is the abbreviation for mass?

What is the abbreviation for volume?

What is the abbreviation for speed?

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What is the abbreviation for velocity?

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What is the abbreviation for time?

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What is the abbreviation for temperature?

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What is the abbreviation for pressure?

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What is the abbreviation for acceleration?

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What is the abbreviation for degree Celsius?

little circle raised and a capital C after Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Kelvin?

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What is the abbreviation for meter?

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What is the formula for speed?

s = d/t Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for distance?

d = s x t Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for time using speed and distance?

t = d/s Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for density?

D = M/V Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for mass using volume and density?

M = D x V Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for volume using density and mass?

V = M/D Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for acceleration?

Change in velocity divided by total time Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for average speed?

average speed = total distance / total time Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for pressure?

pascal Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for distance?

meter Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for temperature?

kelvin Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for time?

second Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for volume of a liquid?

liter Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for volume of a rectangular prism?

cm^3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for mass?

kilogram Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit for density of a rectangular prism?

kg/cm^3 Signup and view all the answers

What symbol is used for results in, leads to, or chemically changes to?

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What symbol represents change?

small triangle (delta symbol) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for a change in velocity?

small triangle v = final velocity minus initial velocity Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for a change in distance?

small triangle d = final distance minus initial distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for potential energy?

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What is the abbreviation for kinetic energy?

KE Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for energy in notes?

E or small e with a circle around it Signup and view all the answers

What symbol represents increases or rises?

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What symbol represents decreases or lowers?

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What symbols are used for is or equals?

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Study Notes

Abbreviations in Science

Density is abbreviated as D; use uppercase to avoid confusion with distance.
Mass is denoted by M; uppercase to differentiate from meters.
Volume is represented by V; use uppercase, not to be confused with velocity.
Speed is indicated by s; lowercase, typically written in cursive to distinguish from seconds.
Velocity is indicated by v; use lowercase, ensure clarity to differentiate from volume.
Time is abbreviated as t; lowercase, don't confuse with temperature.
Temperature is denoted by T; uppercase, clear distinction from time.
Pressure can be abbreviated as P, which may be in either uppercase or lowercase.
Acceleration is represented by a; lowercase.

Temperature and Units

Degree Celsius is represented by a small raised circle followed by capital C.
Kelvin is indicated by K; capital letter with no degree symbol.
Meter is abbreviated as m; lowercase.

Key Formulas

Speed Formula: ( s = \frac{d}{t} ); speed equals distance divided by time.
Distance Formula: ( d = s \times t ) or distance equals speed multiplied by total time.
Time Formula: ( t = \frac{d}{s} ); time equals distance divided by speed.
Density Formula: ( D = \frac{M}{V} ); density is mass divided by volume.
Mass Formula: ( M = D \times V ); mass equals density times volume.
Volume Formula: ( V = \frac{M}{D} ); volume is mass divided by density.
Acceleration Formula: change in velocity divided by total time; final minus initial velocity divided by time.
Average Speed Formula: average speed equals total distance divided by total time.

SI Units

SI Unit for Pressure: Pascal (lowercase p).
SI Unit for Distance: Meter (abbreviated as m).
SI Unit for Temperature: Kelvin (abbreviated as K).
SI Unit for Time: Second (abbreviated as s).
SI Unit for Volume of Liquid: Liter (lowercase).
SI Unit for Volume of Rectangular Prism: Cubic Centimeter (cm³).
SI Unit for Mass: Kilogram.
SI Unit for Density of Rectangular Prism: Kilograms per Cubic Centimeter (kg/cm³).

Symbols and Changes

Results in/Leads to: Represented by an arrow pointing to the right.
Change: Indicated by a small triangle (delta symbol).
Change in Velocity Formula: ( \Delta v = V_{final} - V_{initial} ).
Change in Distance Formula: ( \Delta d = d_{final} - d_{initial} ).
Potential Energy Abbreviation: PE (uppercase).
Kinetic Energy Abbreviation: KE (uppercase).
Energy can be represented as E or a small e in a circle.
Increase/Rise Symbol: Arrow pointing up.
Decrease/Lower Symbol: Arrow pointing down.
Equals Symbol: Indicated by =.

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Test your knowledge of common scientific abbreviations, units, and formulas with these flashcards. Each card highlights a specific abbreviation and its definition, such as density, mass, volume, and speed. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of scientific terminology.