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What is the fundamental or base units of length in the CGS system?
What is the fundamental or base units of length in the CGS system?
What is the system of units currently accepted for international measurement?
What is the system of units currently accepted for international measurement?
The SI system uses a decimal system for its units.
The SI system uses a decimal system for its units.
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What are the two additional units defined in the SI system besides the seven base units?
What are the two additional units defined in the SI system besides the seven base units?
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Which organization developed the international standard scheme of symbols and units in 1971?
Which organization developed the international standard scheme of symbols and units in 1971?
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The base unit for mass in the MKS system is the ______.
The base unit for mass in the MKS system is the ______.
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Match the following systems with their base units for length, mass, and time:
Match the following systems with their base units for length, mass, and time:
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Study Notes
Units and Measurement
- Measurement compares physical quantities to a reference standard known as a unit.
- Results of measurements express a numerical value alongside its unit.
- A limited number of units suffice to express various physical quantities due to their interrelationship.
International System of Units (SI)
- Historically, various systems (CGS, FPS, MKS) offered different base units:
- CGS system: centimetre, gram, second.
- FPS system: foot, pound, second.
- MKS system: metre, kilogram, second.
- The internationally accepted measurement system today is the Système Internationale d’Unités (SI).
- Established by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), the SI system was revised in November 2018.
- SI units facilitate straightforward conversions due to their decimal nature.
SI Base Units
- The SI comprises seven fundamental base units used for various measurements.
- In addition to base units, two dimensionless units are defined:
- Radian (rad) for measuring plane angles.
- Steradian (sr) for measuring solid angles.
Summary of SI Base Quantities and Units
- Length: Metre (m)
- Mass: Kilogram (kg)
- Time: Second (s)
- Additional units are designated for angles (radians and steradians) that relate to the radius of circles and spherical surfaces, respectively.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of units and measurement, focusing on the International System of Units (SI). It explores the historical context of measurement systems and details the seven base units that form the backbone of SI. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in physical science.
