Physics by Holt- Chapter 1 notes

System

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

SI

________ is the standard measurement system for science.

Precisions

________ describes the limitations of the measuring instrument.

SFs

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

Models

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

Physics

________ uses models that describe part of reality.

Significant figures a common convention

________ used to indicate precision.

Models

________- simplify complex situations.

System

typically single object & items that affect it are the focus

Models

simplify complex situations

Models can help build hypothesis

can help identify the relevant variables

SFs require special rules

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