Chapter 1 Physical Quantities and Measurement (Detailed)

Quantities that can be measured are called what?

• Derived quantities
• Physical quantities
• Complex quantities
• Abstract quantities

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental quantity?

• Length
• Mass
• Temperature
• Speed

Physical quantities can be divided into which two categories?

• Scalar and Vector
• Solid and Liquid
• Fundamental and Derived
• Area and Volume

What system of measurement uses a set of seven fundamental quantities?

• CGS system
• FPS system
• SI system
• MKS system

Which of these is an example of a derived quantity?

• Length
• Mass
• Speed
• Time

What is the SI unit of length?

• Kilogram
• Second
• Metre
• Kelvin

What is the SI unit of mass?

• Gram
• Kilogram
• Pound
• Tonne

What is the SI unit of time?

• Minute
• Hour
• Second
• Day

What is the SI unit of temperature?

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Kelvin
• Rankine

What is the SI unit of electric current?

• Volt
• Ohm
• Ampere
• Watt