Units and Quantities: SI System
Physics · JC 1 · Introduction to Physics and Measurement · Semester 1

Units and Quantities: SI System

Students will learn about the International System of Units (SI) and differentiate between base and derived quantities, practicing unit conversions.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (a) show an understanding that all physical quantities consist of a numerical magnitude and a unitH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (b) recall the base quantities and their units: mass (kg), length (m), time (s), current (A), temperature (K)H2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 1: Measurement, Learning Outcome (c) use prefixes and their symbols to indicate decimal sub-multiples or multiples of units

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Students will learn about the International System of Units (SI) and differentiate between base and derived quantities, practicing unit conversions.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between base and derived SI units using relevant physical examples.
  2. Analyze the importance of standardized units in global scientific communication.
  3. Construct a conversion pathway for complex units like density or speed.

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