Scientific notation and vector addition

These are pretty much just terms and definitions. So GO READ YOUR NOTES AND SOLVE SOME PRACTICE PROBLEMS. THESE TERMS ALONE WON'T SAVE YOU.

Physics

one of the main branches of science that aims for greater understanding of the nature of matter and energy.

Metric System

the international system of unit and is devised to set a standard of units for different measurements

Le Systeme Internacionale

French term for the international system of units

SI Prefixes

Used for dealing with very large or very small numbers

(Nx10^n)

scientific notation

Precision

refers to how near multiple measurements are to one another

Accuracy

refers to proximity of a measurement to a known value

Significant figures

number of digits which contribute to the accuracy and precision of certain measurements

Vector

quantity that has magnitude and direction

Scalar

Measurements that only has magnitude

Graphical method

Method of vector addition that uses illustrations and measurements

Analytical method

Method of vector addition that uses analysis and computations