Derived Units

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Using these base units, scientist can devise a system of units which can be used to measure all other quantities. These are called the derived units. For example, the speed of your car shown in the dash board is measured in kilometers per hour.

Derived quantity Unit Symbol for unit
frequency hertz Hz
angle radian rad
area meter2 m2
volume meter3 m3
density kiligram per meter3 kg m-3
velocity meter per second m s-1
acceleration meter per second2 m s-2
momentum kilogram meter per second kg m s-1
force newton N
pressure pascal Pa
energy joule J
power watt W
electric charge coulomb C
potential difference volt V
resistance ohm
capacitance farad F

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