8th Grade PS Unit 0

5 flashcards · Physics · by Samvid Konchada

1. A international decimal system of weights and measures, based on the metre for length and the kilogram for mass.

   Metric system

2. A problem-solving method that uses the fact that any number or expression can be multiplied by one without changing its value. i.e. using dimensional analysis to convert from mph to kph

   Dimensional Analysis

3. In an experiment, changing this will affect the experiment and provide different results. i.e. sleep time

   Independent Variable

4. In an experiment, this will be used to measure the results. i.e. test scores

   Dependent Variable

5. The mathematical and experimental technique employed in the sciences.

   Scientific Method