Fundamental physics terms
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Scalar
Any quantity that measures only magnitude
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Vector
Any quantity that shows both magnitude and direction
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Unit
The label used for a measurable quantity
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Base unit
A unit without prefixes
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Derived unit
Combination of fundamental units that result in a new unit of measurable quantity
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SI unit
International system of units
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Two systems of units
Metric and English(Imperial)
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Primary unit
MKS
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Definition of physics
The branch of science that studies matter, energy, forces, motion, space, time, and their interactions.
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What system is primarily used in physics
MKS
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