10 Questions
What is a base unit of measurement?
A unit of measurement adopted for a base quantity
What are the SI base units?
Metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, and candela
What is a unit multiple?
An integer multiple of a given unit
What is a derived unit?
A unit for a derived quantity, involving the combination of quantities with different units
What is a coherent derived unit?
Involves no conversion factors
Which of the following is a base quantity according to the text?
Time
What is the SI unit for measuring temperature?
Kelvin
Which of the following is a derived unit according to the text?
Newton
What are unit prefixes commonly based on?
Base-10 or base-2 powers
What is a unit submultiple according to the text?
A submultiple or a unit fraction of a given unit
Test your knowledge of fundamental units of measurement with this quiz on SI base units. Challenge yourself with questions about the meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, and more.
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