Multiples and decimals for the SI system
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The units in the SI system are referred to as basic units.
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Length
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Length is a measurement of linear distance.
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Mass
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Mass is a unit or system of units by which a degree of heaviness is measured.
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Time
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Time measurements are the same in both metric and Imperial systems.
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Velocity
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Velocity is the measurement of distance traveled over a period of time.
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Volume
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Volume is the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object.
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Area
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Area is the amount of expanse of a flat or curved surface.
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Electrical units
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Electrical units are uniform across both metric and Imperial systems.
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Pressure
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Pressure is a measurement of force per unit area.
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Energy
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Energy is used up when any physical system does work.
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Temperature
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Temperature is the measurement of heat intensity.
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Torque
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Torque is the twisting force applied to a shaft.
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| Power |
Power is the ability to do work. |
