Physical Quantities Flashcards
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What is a physical quantity?
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If physical quantity is one that can be measured, it is comprise of a magnitude and a unit.
2
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What is a SI?
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It is a system of units. all measurements are standardized by the international system of units.
3
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What is a derived unit?
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In scientific calculations, the resulting quantity is called a derived quantity and its unit is called a derived unit.
Derived units are obtained from multiplication or division of a base unit.
4
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What is mass?
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Mass is the measurement of of the amount of matter in an object
5
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What is volume?
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Volume is the amount of space an object or substance occupies