5. The table contain some of the derived quantities and their units.

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Write down the coreesponding base units for each.
Hithadhoo/Addu PHYSICS

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TOPIC: Quantities and Units Worksheet 1 Quantity Definition Derived unit Base units

Speed distance ms-1

1. Which of the following is a base quantity? time
A Length B Metre C Second D Speed
acceleration ∆velocity ms-2
2. Which of the following is a derived unit? time
A Force B Metre C Newton D Second
Force F= m x a Newton(N)
3. The table below contains seven fundamental quantities.
Pressure F Pascal (Pa)
P= A
write down their symbol and units.
Base quantity Base unit symbol Work(energy) W=F.x Joule(J)
length Power P=W/t Watt(W)
mass Charge Q=I x t Coulomb (C)
time Potential V=W/Q Volt(V)
current difference
temperature
Resistance R=V/I Ohm(Ω)
Amount of substance
Luminous intensity

4. What are derived quantities? Give two example?.

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