PHYS 1501Q 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Current Lecture: Intro LectureI. Why study physics?II. Skills gained from studying physicsIII. Measurement UnitsIV. SI Unit PrefixesV. Basic Conversion OutlineCurrent Lecture: Intro LectureI. Why Study Physics?- Physics tells us how the world works.- Knowledge of physics helps us to change our world.II. Skills Gained From Studying Physics- Ability to solve problems, not just memorize equations- Ability to understand phenomena- Enhance common senseIII. Measurement Units3 Basic Units We Will Use Are:- Meters: for length- Kilograms/Grams: for weight- Seconds: for timeIV. SI Unit PrefixesName Symbol Power of 10- Giga (G) 10^9- Mega (M) 10^6- Kilo (K) 10^3- Centi (c) 10^-2- Milli (m) 10^-3- Micro (µ) 10^-6- Nano (n) 10^-9V. Basic Conversion OutlineThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Units of What You Already Have x Units of what you want per____ 1 Unit of what you already haveYour units will cancel out and you will be left with the new units. Example:Convert inches to cm.12 in x 2.54 cm = 30.5 cm 1