FUNDAMENTAL DIMENSIONS
Unit Systems
CP-01
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Fundamental Dimensions Summary
The fundamental measurements consist of:
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Length - distance between two points
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Mass - amount of material in an object
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Time - duration between two instants
The English system of units is based on the following standard units:
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Foot
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Pound
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Second
The SI system of measurement consists of the following standard units:
MKS
CGS
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Meter
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Centimeter
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Kilogram
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Gram
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Second
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Second
Derived units are made up of a combination of units to describe various
physical quantities. For example:
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Area - square inches (in. )2
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Volume - cubic inches (in. ) or liters
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Density - mass per volume (lb/in. )
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Summary
The main points of this chapter are summarized below.
