Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
S.I. Unit for Length?
A
Metre (m)
2
Q
S.I. Unit for [Thermodynamic] Temperature?
A
Kelvin (K)
3
Q
S.I. Unit for Mass?
A
kilograms (kg)
4
Q
S.I. Unit for Time?
A
Seconds (s)
5
Q
S.I. Unit for Luminous Intensity?
A
Candela (cd)
6
Q
S.I. Unit for Amount of Substance?
A
Mole (mol)
7
Q
S.I. Unit for Electric Current?
A
Ampere (A)
8
Q
What is a physical quantity?
A
It is a quantity that can be measured and it consists of a numerical magnitude and a unit.
9
Q
What are physical quantities also known as?
A
Base quantities.
10
Q
What are the seven base quantities?
A
- Electric Current
- Temperature
- Length
- Time
- Mass
- Luminous Intensity
- Amount of Substance
11
Q
Units derived from the S.I. base units are called?
A
S.I. derived units
