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What distinguishes a fundamental unit from a derived unit?
What distinguishes a fundamental unit from a derived unit?
- Derived units can be measured directly without conversion.
- Fundamental units depend on other units.
- Derived units are used for practical applications only.
- Fundamental units are not dependent on any other units. (correct)
Which of the following dimensions is NOT typically considered a fundamental unit?
Which of the following dimensions is NOT typically considered a fundamental unit?
- Distance
- Mass
- Velocity (correct)
- Time
Systematic errors in measurement are characterized by which of the following?
Systematic errors in measurement are characterized by which of the following?
- An error that consistently skews measurements in one direction. (correct)
- An error that fluctuates randomly over time.
- No errors being present in repeated measurements.
- Variability in each measurement.
What is the primary focus of physics as mentioned in the context provided?
What is the primary focus of physics as mentioned in the context provided?
Which statement accurately reflects the current understanding of the physical world?
Which statement accurately reflects the current understanding of the physical world?
Flashcards
Unit
Unit
A standard for measuring a quantity.
Fundamental Unit
Fundamental Unit
A unit not dependent on any other unit. Examples include length, mass, and time.
Derived Unit
Derived Unit
Units obtained from fundamental units. Examples include speed, volume, and density.
Systematic Error
Systematic Error
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Random Error
Random Error
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Study Notes
Physical World and Measurement
- Physical World: Includes non-living materials
- Living World: Includes living materials
- Measurement: Quantifying materials
- Units: Standards for measuring quantity
- Fundamental Units: Independent units (length, mass, time)
- Derived/Compound Units: Obtained from fundamental units
- Practical Units: Multiples or sub-multiples of fundamental units for practical use
- Dimensions: Symbols representing the relationship between a quantity and its fundamental unit
- Dimensional Equation: Equation showing dimensions of a quantity, without magnitudes
- Systematic Error: Consistent error, values always smaller or larger than the true value due to equipment errors
- Random Error: Varying error in repeated measurements, independent of systematic errors
- Physics: A fundamental science forming the basis of various disciplines
- Physical World Composition: Composed of four elements (space, time, mass, energy)
Summary
- Ancient and modern science branches related to a physical world formed by four components.
- Only a small portion (4%) of the physical world is currently understood.
- Extensive research in the 20th century and beyond continues.
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