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Which type of physical quantity depends upon one or more quantities for its measurement?
Which type of physical quantity depends upon one or more quantities for its measurement?
How many fundamental physical quantities are there?
How many fundamental physical quantities are there?
What are the two supplementary physical quantities?
What are the two supplementary physical quantities?
Why do we need to measure physical quantities?
Why do we need to measure physical quantities?
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What is the standard or reference used for measurement of a physical quantity called?
What is the standard or reference used for measurement of a physical quantity called?
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Study Notes
Types of Physical Quantities
- Derived physical quantities depend on one or more quantities for their measurement.
Fundamental Physical Quantities
- There are seven fundamental physical quantities.
Supplementary Physical Quantities
- The two supplementary physical quantities are plane angle and solid angle.
Importance of Measuring Physical Quantities
- We need to measure physical quantities to describe and analyze natural phenomena, make scientific predictions, and understand the world around us.
Standard Units
- A standard or reference used for the measurement of a physical quantity is called a unit.
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Test your knowledge of physical quantities and their types with this quiz. Explore fundamental and derived physical quantities and their measurements.
