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__**Links**__
What is Physics? More info on SI units More Scientific Notation Practice Some more information of Significant Figures Some clarification on how to correctly record a measurement.

__Curriculum Outcomes__
Based on the curriculum objectives for Physics 20 at this point in //Unit One// you should be able to:
 * Formulate a response to the question: "What is physics?".
 * Identify some of the topics often studied within the realm of physics.
 * Recognize that different disciplines have evolved in science.
 * Demonstrate that observation is an essential part of science.
 * Point out that all things in science are tentative.


 * Express physical quantities using a value, appropriate SI units, and (if necessary) direction.
 * Recognize the advantages of the SI system of measurement.
 * Distinguish between fundamental units and derived units.
 * Demonstrate the correct use of the SI system of measurement.


 * Express numbers in scientific notation
 * Determine the order of magnitude of physical quantities


 * Recognize the limited accuracy of measured quantities
 * Express numerical information to the correct number significant figures


 * Graph numeric information
 * Interpret information from a graph
 * Extrapolate and interpolate graphical information


 * Collect experimental data