College Physics
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Author: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou
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Chapter 1, Problem 1MCQ
To determine
The number of base units.
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Answer to Problem 1MCQ
Option (c).
Explanation of Solution
There are seven base units are available in SI units.
The base units are:
- 1. Meter for length
- 2. Kilogram for mass
- 3. Second for time
- 4. Ampere for
electric current - 5. Kelvin for temperature
- 6. Mole for amount of substance
- 7. Candela for luminosity
Conclusion:
Since, there are seven base units. Thus, option (c) is correct.
Since, there are not three base units. Thus, option (a) is incorrect.
Since, there are not three base units. Thus, option (b) is incorrect.
Since, there are not three base units. Thus, option (d) is incorrect.
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