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Lecture Starts:  25:50

 

The Basics, Part 2

 

Lecture: PModule01-2w

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/HandoutsP/Module01/1stOverhead02.htm

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/HandoutsP/Module01/2ndOverhead.htm

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/HandoutsP/Module01/3rdOverhead.htm

 

http://rwt.apologia.com/ 

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/HandoutsP/Module01/PModule1SG.htm

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/SampleInformalReport.htm

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/FormLabP.htm

 

1.  T or F:  When making measurements, the units reported are just as important as the numbers.

 

True.  When making measurements, the units reported are just as important as the numbers.

 

http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/Publications/appxc.cfm#4a

 

2.  The base metric unit for mass is the what, while the base English unit for mass is the slug?

 

The base metric unit for mass is the gram, while the base English unit for mass is the slug.

 

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/Mechanics/slug.html 

 

3.  The base metric unit for weight is the ____________, while the base English unit for weight is the ____________.

 

The base metric unit for weight is the Newton, while the base English unit for weight is the pound.

 

http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/units/weight.htm  

 

4.  T or F:  Although the mass of an object varies depending on gravity, the weight does not.

 

False:  Although the weight of an object varies depending on gravity, the mass does not.

 

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/

 

5.  The base metric unit for distance is the meter, and the base English unit for distance is the what?

 

The base metric unit for distance is the meter, and the base English unit for distance is the foot.

 

http://geography.about.com/od/learnabouttheearth/a/earthfacts.htm  

 

6.  The base metric unit for volume is the __________, and the base English unit for volume is the __________.

 

The base metric unit for volume is the liter, and the base English unit for volume is the gallon.

 

http://www.aquaworldaquarium.com/Articles/TonyGriffitts/Seattle_Aquarium.htm

 

7.  T or F:  In the metric system, prefixes govern the size of a unit.

 

True.  In the metric system, prefixes govern the size of a unit.

 

http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/large.html

 

8.  The “milli” prefix means what, while the centi prefix means 0.01?

 

The “milli” prefix means 0.001, while the centi prefix means 0.01? 

 

9.  One kilogram equals how many grams?

 

One kilogram equals 1000 grams.

 

10.  An object with a mass of 1 centigram has ________ mass than an object with a mass of 1 kilogram.

 

An object with a mass of 1 centigram has less mass than an object with a mass of 1 kilogram.

 

11.  T or F:  The metric unit for temperature is degrees Celsius.

 

True.  The metric unit for temperature is degrees Celsius.  This unit uses no prefixes.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperature_conversion  

 

12.  In this system, water freezes at _______________ and boils at __________________.

 

In this system, water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.

 

13.  In the Old Testament, what was the measured unit for length called?

 

In the Old Testament, the cubit was the measured unit for length.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubit

 

http://www.pbase.com/paulthedane/noahs_ark

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Olympic_titanic.jpg

 

http://www.noahsark-naxuan.com/titanic.htm

 

http://www.noahsark-naxuan.com/1.htm  

 

14.  T or F:  Concentration is the volume of a substance within a certain space.

 

False.  Concentration is the quantity of a substance within a certain volume.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concentration  

 

15.  At certain concentrations, chemicals behave in one ____________.

 

At certain concentrations, chemicals behave in one fashion.

 

16.  At other concentrations, those same chemicals can behave how?

 

At other concentrations, those same chemicals can behave in a completely different way. 

 

17.  True or False:  Vitamins can be toxic to your body.

 

True.  Vitamins are good for your body at low concentrations, but they become toxic at high concentrations.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_poisoning  

 

18.  In Experiment 1.3, the more concentrated the vinegar, the _________ the antacid tablet disappeared.

 

In Experiment 1.3, the more concentrated the vinegar, the faster the antacid tablet disappeared.

 

19.  In this course, conversions are done using what method? 

 

In this course, we do conversions using the factor-labeling method, in which the measurement you want to convert is multiplied by a fraction that contains both the original unit and the unit to which you want convert.

 

http://www.fordhamprep.org/gcurran/sho/sho/lessons/lesson24.htm

 

 

Solve the Following Problems

 

 

http://redwagontutorials.com/HandoutsP/Module01/BlankPage.htm

 

20.  Convert 83.2 kL into L.

 

83.2 kL  x  1000  = 83,200 L

    1             1kL

 

21.  Convert 0.0005 g to mg.

 

0.0005 g  x  _1 mg_  = 0.5 mg

      1            0.001 g

 

22. Which takes up more volume: 750 mL or 0.6 L?

 

750 mL  x  0.001 L  =  0.75 L

    1             1 mL

 

0.75 L is larger than 0.6 L.

 

23.  How many centigrams are in 26.2 g?

 

26.2 g  x    1 cg_  =  2,620 cg

   1           0.01 g

 

24.  If an object has a volume of 405.7 mL, what is its volume in liters?

 

405.7 mL  x  0.001 L  =  0.4057 L

      1              1 mL

 

25.  If a road is 113.1 miles long, how many feet long is it?  (1 mile = 5,280 feet)

 

113.1 miles  x  5,280 feet  =  597,168 feet

       1                1 mile

 

26.  How many cm are in 61.2 m?

 

61.2 m  x    1 cm_  =  6,120 cm

    1          0.01 m

 

27.  If an object has a mass of 34.56 mg, what is its mass in grams?

 

34.56 mg  x  0.001 g  =  0.03456 g

      1              1 mg

 

28.  If a football field is 300.0 feet long, how many yards long is it?  (3 feet = 1 yard)

 

300.0 feet  x  1 yard  =  100 yards

        1             3 feet

 

29.  Convert 4510 grams into kg.

 

4510 g  x    1 kg_  =  4.510 kg

    1           1000 g