Units of Measurement Quiz
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In mathematics, what is a unit number?

  • A number that is divisible by any other number
  • An irrational number
  • The number 1 (correct)
  • A prime number
  • What is a unit vector in mathematics?

  • A vector with length equal to 1 (correct)
  • A vector with no magnitude
  • A vector with no direction
  • A vector with only integer components
  • What is a unit circle in mathematics?

  • A circle with a circumference of 1
  • A circle with no circumference
  • A circle with a radius of length 1 (correct)
  • A circle with a radius of length 0
  • In chemistry and biology, what is an equivalent (chemistry)?

    <p>A unit of measurement used in chemistry and biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'International Unit' refer to in chemistry and medicine?

    <p>A unit of measurement for nutrients and drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of basic research?

    <p>Improving scientific theories for better understanding and prediction of natural phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does basic research differ from applied research?

    <p>Basic research aims to improve scientific theories, while applied research uses scientific theories to develop technology or techniques for intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of pure research in scientific innovation?

    <p>It is the source of most new scientific ideas and ways of thinking about the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does basic research contribute to technological innovations?

    <p>By fueling the technological innovations of applied science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of pure research?

    <p>Explanatory; explaining observed phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

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