Derived Units in Physics

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What are derived units?

  • Units that are defined in terms of base units (correct)
  • Units obtained by adding base units together
  • Units that are not based on any other unit
  • Units that are measured using a balance

If the base unit is metre, which of the following is a derived unit based on length?

  • Pascal
  • Newton
  • Square meter (correct)
  • Lux

Which of the following quantities is defined as distance covered in unit time?

  • Force
  • Speed (correct)
  • Power
  • Density

If the base unit is metre, what would be the derived unit for pressure?

<p>Pascal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are derived units related to base units?

<p>Derived units are defined in terms of base units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a derived unit?

<p>Units defined in terms of base units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a derived unit?

<p>Kilogram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the base unit is metre, what would be the derived unit for speed?

<p>Metre per second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following quantities can be derived using base units?

<p>Force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the base unit is metre, what would be the derived unit for volume?

<p>Metre cubed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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