Derived Units in Physics

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What are derived units?

Units that are defined in terms of base units

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

Square meter

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

Speed

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

Pascal

How are derived units related to base units?

Derived units are defined in terms of base units

What is the definition of a derived unit?

Units defined in terms of base units

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

Kilogram

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

Metre per second

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

Force

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

Metre cubed

Learn about derived units in physics, which are defined in terms of base units by multiplying or dividing them. Explore how the units of area and volume are based on the unit of length, and how speed is measured as distance covered in unit time.

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