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Flashcards - 1 Physical Quantities and Units - Physics AS-Level

This document provides definitions and examples of key concepts in physics including: 1. SI units are the fundamental units used to measure physical quantities such as the kilogram for mass, amperes for current, and meters for length. 2. Derived units can be obtained by combining base units through mathematical relationships, for example the SI units of force are kg m/s^2 and the units of energy are kg m^2/s^2. 3. Scalar quantities like mass and temperature have only magnitude, while vector quantities like force and velocity have both magnitude and direction.

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Flashcards - 1 Physical Quantities and Units - Physics AS-Level

This document provides definitions and examples of key concepts in physics including: 1. SI units are the fundamental units used to measure physical quantities such as the kilogram for mass, amperes for current, and meters for length. 2. Derived units can be obtained by combining base units through mathematical relationships, for example the SI units of force are kg m/s^2 and the units of energy are kg m^2/s^2. 3. Scalar quantities like mass and temperature have only magnitude, while vector quantities like force and velocity have both magnitude and direction.

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Physics AS Level

1 - Physical Quantities and Units


Flashcards
What are SI units?
What are SI units?

The fundamental (base) units of physical


quantities.
What is the SI unit of mass?
What is the SI unit of mass?

Kilogram, kg
What physical quantity is measured in
mol?
What physical quantity is measured in mol?

Amount of substance.
What is the SI unit of current?
What is the SI unit of current?

Amperes, A
Is the SI unit for temperature ºC or K?
Is the SI unit for temperature ℃ or K ?

K (kelvin) as this is the absolute scale.


What is the SI unit of length?
What is the SI unit of length?

Metre, m
What quantity is measured in seconds?
What quantity is measured in seconds?

Time
Are Newtons (N) an SI unit?
Are Newtons (N) an SI unit?

No, Newtons are not fundamental. The


SI units for force are kg m s-2 (since F =
ma).
Derive the SI units of energy.
Derive the SI units of energy.

Kinetic energy = ½ x mass x velocity2


Units = kg x (m/s)2 = kg m2 s-2
Derive the SI units of force.
Derive the SI units of force.

Force = mass x acceleration


Units = kg x m s-2
-2
= kg m s
Express 60TΩ in standard form.
Express 60TΩ in standard form.

13
6 x 10
(T is tera and the multiplier is 1012)
Write 0.000003m with a suitable prefix.
Write 0.000003m with a suitable prefix.

3µm (3 x 10-6m)
What is the actual value of 8MΩ?
What is the actual value of 8MΩ?

8,000,000Ω or 8 x 106Ω
What is 6000pF in nF?
What is 6000pF in nF?

6nF (since 1 nF = 1000 pF)


What multiplier is associated with the
prefix kilo (k)?
What multiplier is associated with the prefix kilo (k)?

x1000 (103)
Express 7GΩ in standard form.
Express 7GΩ in standard form.

7 x 109 Ω
What is Avogadro’s constant a measure
of?
What is Avogadro’s constant a measure of?

The number of atoms in 0.012kg of


carbon-12.
What is a mole a measure of?
What is a mole a measure of?

One mole of a given substance is


defined as the amount with a number of
particles equal to the Avogadro Constant
NA.
What is meant by a scalar quantity?
What is meant by a scalar quantity?

A quantity that has only magnitude.


What is a vector quantity?
What is a vector quantity?

A quantity that has a magnitude as well


as a direction.
Is acceleration a vector or scalar
quantity?
Is acceleration a vector or scalar quantity?

Vector.
Is mass a scalar or vector quantity?
Is mass a scalar or vector quantity?

Scalar.
Calculate the magnitude of a force F that is 30º
to the horizontal and has a horizontal component
of 7.0N.
Calculate the magnitude of a force F that is 30º to the
horizontal and has a horizontal component of 7.0N.

Fhorizontal = Fcosθ
7.0 = Fcos30º
F = 7.0 / cos30º = 8.1N
Draw the vector addition of the following:

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