Importance of standard units
Ensure consistent, comparable measurements worldwide.
Base SI units — number?
Seven fundamental units define all SI measurements.
SI — full form?
International System of Units
Derived units — definition?
Units formed from base SI units
Homogeneity of equations — meaning?
All terms have same units
Density — formula?
Mass divided by volume
Scalars — example?
Temperature, mass, length
Vectors — characteristic?
Have magnitude and direction
Force units — SI?
Newtons (N)
Answer 8 questions on Fundamentals of Measurement and Mechanics.
1. Who is credited with proposing or establishing the SI system of measurement?
2. What is the symbol for the SI unit of mass?
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