System of Units

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System of Units: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, CGS System, MKS System, FPS System, SI System, SI Prefixes, Definition of S.I. Units, Plane Angle & Solid Angle etc.

Important Questions on System of Units

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Name the physical quantity whose S.I. unit is J C1. Is it a scalar or a vector quantity?

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“Parsec” is the unit of :

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Define CGS,MKS and FPS system of units

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Which of the physics quantity has the same unit in both C.G.S and M.K.S system?

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Supplementary physical quantities are physical quantities which do not depend on other physical quantities like fundamental physical quantities.

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Supplementary physical quantities are physical quantities which do not depend on other physical quantities like fundamental physical quantities.

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_____ is the S.I unit of electric charge.

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The SI unit of volume is litre.

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What is the alternate name for System International (SI)?

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Which quantity has the same unit in both MKS and CGS systems?

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In CGS system the unit of distance is:

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In MKS system the unit of time is:

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Select the odd one out.

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What is the alternate name for System International(SI)?

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Select the unit of length.

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The CGS unit of mass is _____ .

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Name the SI unit of solid angle.

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Why angstrom is not considered as SI prefix.

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_____ is the not an SI prefix in the given below.

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What do you mean by SI prefix?