SI Prefixes and their Values

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What is a physical quantity?

A quantity that cannot be measured.

A quantity that can only be measured with a ruler.

A quantity that can be measured and consists of a numerical magnitude and a unit. (correct)

A quantity that can only be measured in SI units.

What is the unit of measurement for length in the SI system?

m (correct)

What is the prefix for 10^-3 in the SI system?

kilo

nano

micro (correct)

milli

What is the base quantity that has the unit kilogram (kg) in the SI system?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of the prefix 'micro' in scientific notation?

10^-6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System International of Units (SI)?

To allow scientific research to traverse international boundaries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of 1 kilometer in meters?

1000 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for temperature in the SI system?

K Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting units in physics experiments?

To make units more compatible Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 1 × 10^-9 m in standard form?

1 nm Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion factor from grams to kilograms?

1 kg = 1000 g Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using standard form or scientific notation?

To express quantities in a more convenient and acceptable way Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of 3 megajoules in joules?

3 × 10^6 J Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the simple method for unit conversion?

To help individuals who struggle with conversions Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of liquids?

ml or l Signup and view all the answers

What is the accuracy of a measuring cylinder?

0.5 cm3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the accuracy of a burette?

0.05 cm3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion between liters and milliliters?

1 l = 1000 ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for the volume of solids?

cm3 or m3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a burette?

To measure the volume of liquids accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of a measuring cylinder?

It is not accurate Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion between liters and cubic centimeters?

1 l = 1000 cm3 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Quantities and Units

A physical quantity consists of a numerical magnitude and a unit.
Example: 4.5 m, where 4.5 is the numerical value and m is the unit.

SI Units and Prefixes

The System International of Units (SI) is a system of measurement that has been agreed internationally.
Base quantities and their units:
- Mass: kg
- Length: m
- Time: s
- Current: A
- Temperature: K
- Amount of substance: mol
Prefixes and their values:
- pico: 10^-12
- nano: 10^-9
- micro: 10^-6
- milli: 10^-3
- centi: 10^-2
- deci: 10^-1
- kilo: 10^3
- mega: 10^6
- giga: 10^9
- tera: 10^12

Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is often necessary in physics experiments.
A simple method for unit conversion involves multiplying a series of factors to cancel out unwanted units.
Example: converting 0.800 g/cm^3 to kg/m^3 using the conversions 1 kg = 1000 g and 100 cm = 1 m.

Volume Measurements

Units for volumes include mm^3, cm^3, m^3, and km^3.
For liquids, volume is measured in milliliters (ml) or liters (l), where 1 liter = 1000 ml = 1000 cm^3.

Measuring Apparatus

Measuring cylinder:
- Available in various sizes (50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1000 ml).
- Can be made from plastic and glass.
- Accuracy: 0.5 cm^3 (depending on the smallest division).
Burette:
- A long, narrow cylinder with a tap at the bottom.
- Allows liquid to flow out in drops through a jet.
- Accuracy: 0.05 cm^3 (half the smallest division).

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This quiz covers the prefixes used in the International System of Units (SI) and their corresponding values. Test your knowledge of these fundamental units and their applications.