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PHYS 105 Chapter 1 Assignment - Measurement Professor: Paul Sherard Textbook: Physics, 5th Ed. , Walker 1. Introduction to Physics 1-1 Physics and the Laws of Nature 1-2 Units of Length, Mass, and Time 1-4 Signif icant Figures, Scientific Notation, and Round-Off Error 1-5 Converting Units 1-8 Problem Solving in Physics Lear ning Objectives: 1. Explain what is meant by the term fundamental physical quantity. 2. Become familiar with SI units and sci entific notation. 3. Remember the common metr ic prefixes s uch as m illi-, centi-, kilo-, mega-, and giga-. 4. Be able to convert units: Engli sh to metric units and vi ce versa. 6. Understand significant figur es as it relates to uncert ainty in measurements.

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