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Physical quantities can be measured and include mass, length, volume, and temperature.
True
A derived quantity is a quantity that cannot be derived from other base quantities.
False
The meter was redefined as the distance traveled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299 792 458 second.
True
The SI unit of mass, the kilogram, is defined as the mass of a specific platinum–iridium alloy cylinder kept at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures at Sèvres, France.
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Dimensional analysis is used to check equations for consistency and derive relationships between physical quantities.
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Study Notes
Measuring Physical Quantities
- Physical quantities encompass measurable attributes, including mass, length, volume, and temperature.
- Derived quantities cannot be expressed through combinations of base quantities.
Definition of the Meter
- The meter is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 seconds, establishing a precise basis for length measurement.
SI Unit of Mass
- The kilogram, the SI unit of mass, is specifically defined as the mass of a platinum–iridium alloy cylinder stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Sèvres, France.
Dimensional Analysis
- Dimensional analysis serves to verify the consistency of equations, ensuring the integrity of physical relationships.
- It can also be employed to derive connections between different physical quantities.
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Test your knowledge of physical quantities, base quantities, derived quantities, and systems of units in physics. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of measurement and units in the field of physics.
