SI Units Flashcards
1
Q
What does “SI” stand for?
A
System Internationale.
2
Q
When were SI Unites agreed upon?
A
In 1960 by a panel.
3
Q
What is Giga?
A
Means 10^9, has Symbol G.
4
Q
What is Mega?
A
Means 10^6, has Symbol M.
5
Q
What are the Seven Main Measurements?
A
Time, Length, Mass, Amount of Substance, Temperature, Electrical Current, and Luminous Intensity.
6
Q
What are the Units for the Seven main Measurements?
A
Second, Meter, Kilogram, Mole, Kelvin, Ampere, and Candela.
7
Q
Why are SI Units so convenient?
A
They allow us to express really big, small, or complicated numbers without saying a lot.
