Science: SI Units and Abbreviations

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What does the abbreviation CGS stand for?

centimeter, globe, seconds
centimeter, gram, seconds (correct)
centimeter, gram, system
centimeter, gram, sine

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 fundamental units in the SI system?

Foot (correct)
Second
Meter
Kilogram

What does MKS stand for in the context of measurement systems?

meter, kilo, standard
meter, kilogram, speed
meter, kilogram, seconds (correct)
micro, kilo, seconds

Which of the following quantities is one of the two supplementary units in the SI system?

<p>Temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which measurement system uses foot, pounds, and seconds as its base units?

<p>FPS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.