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Units and Uncertainty

UnitsUnits: In mechanics you need mass (M), length (L), and time (T).International standards:1 kg

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Units and Uncertainty

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    1. Units and Uncertainty Today’s Big Four: 1.Units and unit conversion 2.Dimensional analysis 3.Uncertainty and significant figures 4.Order of magnitude Mention mechanical, E&M, matter waves (ie: QM) Need a few easy ponderables relating wave speed, frequency and wavelength Steal some CQ from TP or PIMention mechanical, E&M, matter waves (ie: QM) Need a few easy ponderables relating wave speed, frequency and wavelength Steal some CQ from TP or PI

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