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Fundamental and Derived Units in Metric System

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What are the three main fundamental units in the metric system?

Length, mass, and time.

How many fundamental units exist in the metric system?

There are only seven fundamental units.

What distinguishes derived units from fundamental units?

Derived units are formed from combinations of fundamental units, while fundamental units are standalone measurements.

Provide an example of a derived unit and its components.

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Why is it important to differentiate between fundamental and derived units?

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Fundamental Units

Three main fundamental units: Length, Mass, Time
Units of fundamental quantities: Known as fundamental or base units
Examples: metre, kilogram, second
Only seven fundamental units in the metric system

Derived Units

Derived units result from combinations of fundamental units
Exist in large numbers in the metric system

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Test your knowledge on fundamental and derived units in the metric system. This quiz covers essential concepts such as length, mass, time, and their respective units. Explore how these units combine to form derived units in the metric system.