Chapter 1 Vocab.

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CP Physics (Chapter 1 The Science of Physics) Flashcards on Chapter 1 Vocab., created by monkeys1234 on 05/09/2013.
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models a replica or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept
system a set of items or interaction considered a distinct physical entity for the purpose of study
controlled experiment experiment involving manipulation of a single variable or factor
accuracy the extent to which a reported measurement approaches the true value of the quantity measured
precision the degree of exactness or refinement of a measurement
significant figures those digits in a measurement that are know with certainty plus the first digit that is uncertain
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