WEEK1: measurements and vectors Flashcards
1
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is the assignment of numerical value to an object’s physical properties
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measurement
2
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are basic quantities that are independent from one another.
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fundamental quantities
3
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the units corresponding to these quantities are called
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base units or fundamental units
4
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are quantities resulting from the combination of any of the fundamental quantities
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derived quantities
5
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a process of using units or dimensions in solving problems
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dimensional analysis
6
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are numerical traction or ratio between quantities which can be used as a multiplication factor for converting one units to another
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conversion factors
