Units of Measurement and Energy Concepts

These flashcards cover key terms related to measurement systems, energy concepts, and fundamental scientific units.

Imperial Units

A system of measurement commonly used in the United States, including units like inches, feet, yards, pounds, and gallons.

Metric System

A system of measurement used internationally, based on units like meters, grams, and liters.

Density

The ratio of mass to volume, expressed as g/cm³ or g/mL.

Potential Energy (PE)

Energy not yet in use; stored energy due to position or condition.

Kinetic Energy (KE)

Energy that is already doing work; the energy of motion.

Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)

Stored energy based on an object's height above a reference point, calculated using the formula GPE = mass x gravity x height.

Temperature Conversion

The conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius; for example, 100°C = 212°F.

Volume Conversion

Transitions between units of volume such as liters, milliliters, and cubic centimeters.

Base Units

Fundamental units of measurement in the Metric System, including meter (length), gram (mass), liter (volume), and second (time).

Energy (Joule)

The unit of measurement for energy, representing the work done when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.