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Which of the following is NOT considered a base quantity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a base quantity?
- Temperature
- Mass
- Length
- Volume (correct)
Which of these quantities is classified as a derived quantity?
Which of these quantities is classified as a derived quantity?
- Length
- Force (correct)
- Mass
- Electric current
Which of the following disciplines of physics primarily focuses on the motion and forces acting on objects?
Which of the following disciplines of physics primarily focuses on the motion and forces acting on objects?
- Nuclear Physics
- Mechanics (correct)
- Geophysics
- Plasma Physics
What standard system of measurements was adopted in 1960 for worldwide use?
What standard system of measurements was adopted in 1960 for worldwide use?
What aspect of physics does the field of thermodynamics primarily address?
What aspect of physics does the field of thermodynamics primarily address?
Which branch of physics is concerned with the study of light and optical instruments?
Which branch of physics is concerned with the study of light and optical instruments?
Which of the following statements about base units is true?
Which of the following statements about base units is true?
What is the primary focus of geophysics within the realm of physics?
What is the primary focus of geophysics within the realm of physics?
How many liters are equivalent to one cubic meter?
How many liters are equivalent to one cubic meter?
Which branch of physics examines the characteristics and interactions of atomic nuclei?
Which branch of physics examines the characteristics and interactions of atomic nuclei?
What two characteristics are common to all physical quantities?
What two characteristics are common to all physical quantities?
Which of the following statements about physical quantities is accurate?
Which of the following statements about physical quantities is accurate?
In the context of forces, how many perpendicular components can a force have?
In the context of forces, how many perpendicular components can a force have?
According to the head-to-tail method, if you have four forces, how many can be added effectively?
According to the head-to-tail method, if you have four forces, how many can be added effectively?
What result occurs when a resultant force is equal and opposite to other forces?
What result occurs when a resultant force is equal and opposite to other forces?
Flashcards
Base Quantities
Base Quantities
The seven fundamental quantities that form the basis for all other physical quantities.
Derived Quantities
Derived Quantities
Quantities derived by combining base quantities.
International System of Units (SI)
International System of Units (SI)
A globally accepted system of units for physical quantities.
Base Units
Base Units
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1 Liter (L)
1 Liter (L)
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Physical Quantity
Physical Quantity
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Magnitude
Magnitude
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Unit
Unit
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What is physics?
What is physics?
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What is Mechanics?
What is Mechanics?
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What is Heat?
What is Heat?
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What is Sound?
What is Sound?
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What is Optics?
What is Optics?
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