Mathematics and Measurement

the standard unit for measuring electrical power corresponding to the rate of energy consumption in an electric circuit, equal to one joule per second

the standard unit of electromotive force, which measures the strength of an electrical current that is sent around an electrical system

a unit for measuring the speed of an engine, a computer hard drive, etc.

a unit to measure the purity of gold, the purest gold being 24 karats

The jeweler confirmed that the necklace was made of 18 karat gold, which is 75% pure gold mixed with other metals for added strength.

a unit of volume used in the United States to measure liquids, equal to approximately 29.5735 milliliters

a unit that is used in measurement of the frequency of sound and radio waves

a unit for measuring an engine's power

Horsepower is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which work is done.

a measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, often used for measuring liquids such as beer or milk

I'll have a pint of beer, please.

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

The dice used in board games are typically shaped like cubes.

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.

a number that produces a particular number when multiplied by itself

subject to change or variation

The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.

a flexible measuring tool consisting of a long strip of metal, cloth, or plastic with measurement markings, used to measure lengths and distances accurately

The carpenter used a tape measure to determine the length of the wooden board needed for the shelf.

a structured or organized layout of objects, people, or data in a specific pattern or sequence

The store displayed an array of colorful fruits neatly arranged.

the central point or line around which an object turns

The Earth spins on its axis once every twenty-four hours.

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

Calculus is used to find the area under a curve.

the number below the line in a fraction that shows how many parts the numerator divides into

Fractional number above the line

an attribute that is common to all members of a category

(mathematics) an interdisciplinary theory about complex systems that obey particular laws but appear to have little or no order

Chaos theory explains how small changes can lead to huge differences in complex systems.

a branch of mathematics that studies the strategies of dealing with competitive situations involving conflict of interests, especially in business, war, etc.

Game theory helps businesses decide on the best pricing strategies.

to control and organize the different parts of an activity and the group of people involved so that a good result is achieved

The event planner coordinated all aspects of the wedding, ensuring that vendors, guests, and the wedding party were synchronized for a seamless celebration.

the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval

The gradient of the river’s flow affects its speed.

a number greater than 1 with only two devisors which can be itself or 1

7 is a prime number because its only divisors are 1 and 7.

a number indicating the quantity and not order

a number incapable of being expressed as a ratio of two integers

The square root of 2 is an irrational number.

a number that can be written as a fraction, where both the top and bottom are whole numbers, and the bottom is not zero

3/4 is a rational number because it can be written as a fraction of two integers.

to have a particular meaning or represent something

His silence meant that he was not interested in the conversation.

the total length of the external boundary of something

The geometry student calculated the perimeter of the rectangular garden to determine how much fencing would be needed.

a straight line that touches a curve or surface at exactly one point, known as the point of tangency

In geometry class, we learned how to draw a tangent to a circle, ensuring it only touched the circle at a single point.

(mathematics) the ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse

(mathematics) the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse

the ratio of the side adjacent to a particular acute angle to the side opposite the angle, in a right-angled triangle

a unit of measurement used to determine the speed or velocity of something

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units

The circuit was designed to handle a maximum current of 10 amperes to ensure safety.

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

The car was traveling at 100 km/h.

a metric unit equal to 1/100th of a liter

Students had to weigh and record the volume of 10 centilitres of water for a science experiment.

a temperature scale where 0°C represents the freezing point and 100°C represents the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure

Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

She bought a pound of coffee beans to grind fresh for her morning cup of coffee.