Measurement and Uncertainty
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Scientific NotationA way of writing numbers using powers of ten to clearly show their significant figures. | |
SI UnitsThe internationally agreed system of measurement used in science. | |
Significant FiguresThe meaningful digits in a measurement, including all certain digits and the first estimated digit. | |
Systematic ErrorA consistent error that shifts all measurements in the same direction. | |