⚗️ 1.3 – Investigate the Fundamental Units Involved in Derived Units
Let’s take a few derived units and break them down:
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Velocity (m/s)
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Derived from: metre (m) / second (s)
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Acceleration (m/s²)
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Derived from: (metre/second) / second = m/s²
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Force (Newton, N)
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Formula: F = ma (mass × acceleration)
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So, unit = kg × m/s² = kg·m/s²
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Energy (Joule, J)
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Formula: Work = Force × Distance
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Unit = (kg·m/s²) × m = kg·m²/s²
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