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What does the abbreviation CGS stand for?
What does the abbreviation CGS stand for?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 fundamental units in the SI system?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 fundamental units in the SI system?
What does MKS stand for in the context of measurement systems?
What does MKS stand for in the context of measurement systems?
Which of the following quantities is one of the two supplementary units in the SI system?
Which of the following quantities is one of the two supplementary units in the SI system?
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Which measurement system uses foot, pounds, and seconds as its base units?
Which measurement system uses foot, pounds, and seconds as its base units?
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Study Notes
Abbreviations
- CGS: centimeter, gram, seconds
- MKS: meter, kilogram, seconds
- FPS: foot, pounds, seconds
- SI: International System of Units (7 fundamental units & 2 supplementary units)
SI Units
- The SI system of units is used in the field of Science.
- The 7 SI units are:
- Length: meter (m)
- Mass: kilogram (kg)
- Time: second (s)
- Electric Current: ampere (A)
- Temperature: Kelvin (K)
- Amount of Substance: mole (mol)
- Luminous Intensity: candela (cd)
- Two supplementary units in the SI system are:
- Plane Angle: radian (rad)
- Solid Angle: steradian (sr)
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Test your knowledge on the SI units and their abbreviations with this informative quiz. From understanding the differences between CGS and MKS to identifying the fundamental SI units, this quiz covers essential concepts in science. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their grasp of measurement systems.
