Derived and Fundamental Quantities Quiz

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What is the relationship between area and fundamental quantities?

  • Area is a ratio of length to time.
  • Area does not relate to fundamental quantities.
  • Area is the product of mass and time.
  • Area is the product of two lengths. (correct)

Which of the following is a derived quantity?

  • Time
  • Length
  • Mass
  • Speed (correct)

How are derived quantities defined?

  • They cannot be measured.
  • They are combinations of fundamental quantities. (correct)
  • They are always expressed in SI units.
  • They are independent variables.

Which of the following fundamental quantities is NOT typically used in derived quantities?

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In what system are derived quantities primarily accepted?

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Derived quantities

Quantities that are combinations of fundamental quantities.

Fundamental quantities

Basic measurements like length, time, and mass.

Area

A derived quantity calculated as the product of two lengths.

Speed

A derived quantity calculated as length divided by time.

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SI units

Standard units used in science and industry (excluding the U.S.).

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