Basic Physical Quantities and Units

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Basic Physical Quantities and Units: Overview

This topic details the basic physical quantities which include length, mass, weight, volume, area and temperature. It also discusses their units and their interconversions with the help of examples.

Important Questions on Basic Physical Quantities and Units

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Describe the importance of magnitude of a physical quantity.

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Give the S.I. unit of temperature.

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Which one of the following statements is true while describing a physical quantity?

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Science>Physical Quantities and Measurements>Basic Physical Quantities and Units> Q 4

Which one of the following is a unit of temperature?

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Science>Physical Quantities and Measurements>Basic Physical Quantities and Units> Q 5

Which of the following is an example of a unit used for measuring time?

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Science>Physical Quantities and Measurements>Basic Physical Quantities and Units> Q 6

Given that the mass of the earth is 6×1024 kg, what is the order of magnitude of a physical quantity?