Physics by Holt- Chapter 1 notes

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System

________- typically single object & items that affect it are the focus.

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SI

________ is the standard measurement system for science.

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Precisions

________ describes the limitations of the measuring instrument.

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SFs

________ require special rules- the of ________ in result depends on the of ________ in measurement.

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Models

________ can help build hypothesis- can help identify the relevant variables.

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Physics

________ uses models that describe part of reality.

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Significant figures a common convention

________ used to indicate precision.

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Models

________- simplify complex situations.

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System

typically single object & items that affect it are the focus

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Models

simplify complex situations

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Models can help build hypothesis

can help identify the relevant variables

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SFs require special rules

the of SFs in result depends on the of SFs in measurement

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