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Topic 1: Measurements and Uncertainties
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1.1 – Measurements in physics
- Fundamental and derived units
Fundamental SI units
| Quantity | SI unit | Symbol |
| Mass | Kilogram | kg |
| Distance | Meter | m |
| Time | Second | s |
| Electric current | Ampere | A |
| Amount of substance | Mole | mol |
| Temperature | Kelvin | K |
Derived units are combinations of fundamental units. Some examples are: