Conventions and Graphing Part 1: Fundamental and Derived Units

Question 1

How can you define the fundamental units?

Answer 1

They are the units that cover the basic quantities such as mass and time.

Question 2

State 6 fundamental units.

Answer 2

• Length(l)—Meters(m)
• Mass(m)—Kilograms(Kg)
• Temperature(T)—Kelvin(K)
• Time(t)—Seconds(s)
• Electric current(I)—Ampere(A)
• Amount of substance(n)—Mole(mol)

Question 3

What are Derived Units?

Answer 3

Derived units are a combination of one or more fundamental units.