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What is the difference between accuracy and precision?
Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision refers to how consistent measurements are to each other.
How can one average values that are far apart but average to a true value?
By calculating the mean of all measurements, even if individual values vary widely, they can average out to the true value.
When converting miles to kilometers, where should miles go in the conversion factor?
Miles should go in the denominator to cancel out when converting to kilometers.
What is the formula for calculating density?
Density is equal to mass divided by volume.
How is volume calculated in three dimensions?
Volume is calculated by multiplying length, width, and height.
What is the Celsius scale range from freezing to boiling point of water?
The Celsius scale has a range of 100 degrees from the freezing point (0°C) to the boiling point (100°C) of water.
What conversion factors are involved when discussing metric prefixes?
Common metric prefixes involve powers of ten, such as deci, centi, kilo, and others, which help in converting units.
What is the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature conversions?
To convert Celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 9/5 and then add 32.
What is the definition of a heterogeneous mixture?
A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances or phases.
What defines a homogeneous mixture?
A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition and appearance throughout.
