Scientific Conventions (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Magnitude definition
Magnitude definition
Size/value of quantity without sign or direction
SI unit definition
SI unit definition
Accepted standard unit for measuring a quantity
Significant figures definition
Significant figures definition
Digits from first non-zero showing measurement confidence
Number of base SI units
Number of base SI units
Seven
Leading zeros significance
Leading zeros significance
Never count as significant figures
Trailing zeros significance
Trailing zeros significance
Always count as significant figures
Zeros between digits significance
Zeros between digits significance
Always count as significant figures
Addition/subtraction sig fig rule
Addition/subtraction sig fig rule
Round to least decimal places
Multiplication/division sig fig rule
Multiplication/division sig fig rule
Round to least significant figures
Scientific notation format
Scientific notation format
, between 1-10, integer
