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Rules for Sig Fig. Rules for Calculating with Significant Figures. Rules for Rounding in Calculations. Rules for Rounding in Calculations. Objectives. Interpret data in tables and graphs, and recognize equations that summarize data. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Rules for Sig Fig
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Rules for Calculating with Significant Figures
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Rules for Rounding in Calculations
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Rules for Rounding in Calculations
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Objectives
• Interpret data in tables and graphs, and recognize equations that summarize data.
• Distinguish between conventions for abbreviating units and quantities.
• Use dimensional analysis to check the validity of equations.
• Perform order-of-magnitude calculations.
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Mathematics and Physics
• Tables, graphs, and equations can make data easier to understand.
• For example, consider an experiment to test Galileo’s hypothesis that all objects fall at the same rate in the absence of air resistance.
– In this experiment, a table-tennis ball and a golf ball are dropped in a vacuum. – The results are recorded as a set of numbers corresponding to the times of the fall and the
distance each ball falls.– A convenient way to organize the data is to form a table, as shown on the next slide.
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Data from Dropped-Ball Experiment
A clear trend can be seen in the data. The more time that passes after each ball is dropped, the farther the ball falls.
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Graph from Dropped-Ball Experiment
One method for analyzing the data is to construct a graph of the distance the balls have fallen versus the elapsed time since they were released.
The shape of the graph provides information about the relationship between time and distance.
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Interpreting Graphs
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Physics Equations• Physicists use equations to describe measured or predicted relationships between physical
quantities.
• Variables and other specific quantities are abbreviated with letters that are boldfaced or italicized.
• Units are abbreviated with regular letters, sometimes called roman letters.
• Two tools for evaluating physics equations are dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimates.
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Equation from Dropped-Ball Experiment
• We can use the following equation to describe the relationship between the variables in the dropped-ball experiment:
(change in position in meters) = 4.9 (time in seconds)2
• With symbols, the word equation above can be written as follows:
y = 4.9(t)2
• The Greek letter (delta) means “change in.” The abbreviation y indicates the vertical change in a ball’s position from its starting point, and t indicates the time elapsed.
• This equation allows you to reproduce the graph and make predictions about the change in position for any time.
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Evaluating Physics Equations
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Multiple Choice
1. What area of physics deals with the subjects
of heat and temperature?
A. mechanics
B. thermodynamics
C. electrodynamics
D. quantum mechanics
Standardized Test PrepChapter 1
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Multiple Choice
1. What area of physics deals with the subjects
of heat and temperature?
A. mechanics
B. thermodynamics
C. electrodynamics
D. quantum mechanics
Standardized Test PrepChapter 1
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Multiple Choice, continuedStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
2. What area of physics deals with the behavior of
subatomic particles?
F. mechanics
G. thermodynamics
H. electrodynamics
J. quantum mechanics
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Multiple Choice, continuedStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
2. What area of physics deals with the behavior of
subatomic particles?
F. mechanics
G. thermodynamics
H. electrodynamics
J. quantum mechanics
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Multiple Choice, continued
3. What term describes a set of particles or interacting components considered to be a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study?
A. system
B. model
C. hypothesis
D. controlled experiment
Standardized Test PrepChapter 1
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Multiple Choice, continued
3. What term describes a set of particles or interacting components considered to be a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study?
A. system
B. model
C. hypothesis
D. controlled experiment
Standardized Test PrepChapter 1
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Multiple Choice, continued
4. What is the SI base unit for length?
F. inch
G. foot
H. meter
J. kilometer
Standardized Test PrepChapter 1
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Short ResponseStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
13. Determine the number of significant figures
in each of the following measurements. A. 0.0057 kg
B. 5.70 g
C. 6070 m
D. 6.070 103 m
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Short ResponseStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
13. Determine the number of significant figures
in each of the following measurements. A. 0.0057 kg
B. 5.70 g
C. 6070 m
D. 6.070 103 m
Answers:
A. 2; B. 3; C. 3; D. 4
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Short Response, continuedStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
14. Calculate the following sum, and express the answer in meters. Follow the rules for significant figures.
(25.873 km) + (1024 m) + (3.0 102 cm)
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Short Response, continuedStandardized Test PrepChapter 1
14. Calculate the following sum, and express the answer in meters. Follow the rules for significant figures.
(25.873 km) + (1024 m) + (3.0 102 cm)
Answer: 26 897 m