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Physics Tutorial 1.1 - Units. Systems of Units. Fundamental and Derived SI Units

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There are 2 lessons in this physics tutorial covering Units. Systems of Units. Fundamental and Derived SI Units. The tutorial starts with an introduction to Units. Systems of Units. Fundamental and Derived SI Units and is then followed with a list of the separate lessons, the tutorial is designed to be read in order but you can skip to a specific lesson or return to recover a specific physics lesson as required to build your physics knowledge of Units. Systems of Units. Fundamental and Derived SI Units. you can access all the lessons from this tutorial below.

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In this Physics tutorial, you will learn:

  • What is a unit? Why do we need units?
  • Why it is necessary to have commonly accepted systems of units?
  • Which are the main systems of units used in science and daily life?
  • What is the difference between the fundamental and derived units?
  • What are multiples and submultiples of units?

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1.1Units. Systems of Units. Fundamental and Derived SI Units
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1.1.1Introduction to Units and Systems of Units
1.1.2What are multiples and submultiples of units?

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