What is a SI derived unit?
Q: What is a SI derived unit?
A: A SI derived unit is a unit of measurement that can be expressed as a combination of one or more SI base units or that has no dimension.
Q: How many special names do SI derived units have?
A: There are special names for 22 SI derived units.
Q: Can a SI derived unit be expressed solely in terms of SI base units?
A: Yes, a SI derived unit can be expressed as a combination of one or more SI base units.
Q: Give an example of a SI derived unit.
A: One example of a SI derived unit is the Hertz, which is defined as one per second, or s^-1.
Q: What is the Hertz?
A: The Hertz is a SI derived unit that measures the frequency of a wave, defined as one per second, or s^-1.
Q: Does every SI derived unit have a special name?
A: No, not every SI derived unit has a special name. Some SI derived units have no dimension and are expressed in terms of SI base units.
Q: How can SI derived units be expressed?
A: SI derived units can be expressed as a combination of one or more SI base units or as having no dimension.
