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What does it mean for a unit to be well defined?
Which characteristic ensures that a unit does not change over time or in different locations?
Which of the following characteristics relates to a unit being reproducible and readily available?
What is the characteristic that implies a unit should not change over time?
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Which characteristic indicates that units should be easy to use and acceptable in various contexts?
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Which of the following is a fundamental quantity?
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What is the unit of temperature in the system of units?
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Which equation represents a derived quantity?
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Which of the following quantities cannot be expressed in terms of other quantities?
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Which combined universal equation is used to define speed?
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Which unit represents length in both the MKS and SI systems?
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Which physical quantity is measured in moles in the SI system?
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Which unit is used for mass in the Centimetre-Gram-Second (CGS) system?
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What is the unit for temperature in the SI system?
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Which system uses the foot (ft) as a unit of length?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Units
- Well-defined: Units must be clearly and precisely defined.
- Consistency: Units must be consistently applied.
- Invariability (Constant): Units must remain the same over time and location.
- Availability or Reproducibility: Units should be reproducible and readily available.
- Imperishability or Permanency: Units should not change over time.
- Convenience or Acceptability: Units should be easy to use and acceptable across different contexts.
- Example: A magnitude of 30 kg can be expressed as 30 x 1 kg. The unit is 1 kg.
System of Units
- A system of units is a complete set of units.
- All fundamental and derived quantities are included in a system of units.
Types of Physical Quantities
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Fundamental/Base Quantities: Independent quantities that cannot be expressed in terms of other quantities.
- Mass (Kg)
- Length (m)
- Time (s)
- Temperature (K)
- Current (A)
- Amount of substance (mol)
- Luminous intensity (cd)
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Derived Quantities: Quantities that can be expressed in terms of other fundamental quantities.
- Speed = Distance / Time
- Density = Mass / Volume = kg/m³
Physical Quantities and Units
- This document lists familiar physical quantities and their corresponding units.
- Different unit systems exist, including:
- British Engineering System (FPS)
- Centimetre-Gram-Second (CGS) system
- International System of Units (SI)
- Table of Physical Quantities and Units:
| Physical Quantity | British Engineering System | CGS System | MKS System | SI System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Foot (ft) | Centimeter (cm) | Meter (m) | Meter (m) |
| Mass | Pound (lb) | Gram (g) | Kilogram (kg) | Kilogram (kg) |
| Time | Second (s) | Second (s) | Second (s) | Second (s) |
| Temperature | Kelvin (K) | Kelvin (K) | ||
| Current | Ampere (A) | |||
| Weight of a substance | mole (mol) |
Notes
- MKS system has modifications, but further details are not included.
- The "Weight" row might refer to the amount of a substance (measured in moles).
- This document appears to be hand-written notes or a study guide.
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Description
Explore the essential characteristics and systems of units in physics with this quiz. Understand the types of physical quantities, including fundamental and derived quantities, and their significance. Test your knowledge on measurements and their consistency in scientific contexts.
