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What is a physical quantity?

A physical quantity is a property of a physical system that can be measured and expressed in numbers.

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What are examples of physical quantities?

Examples include length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, and volume.

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How is length defined in the International System of Units (SI)?

Length is defined as the distance between two points, measured in meters (m).

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What is the SI unit of mass?

The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).

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What does the term 'time' refer to in physics?

Time refers to the duration during which an event occurs, measured in seconds (s).

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How is temperature measured?

Temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K).

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What is electric current?

Electric current is the flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A).

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What is the difference between a scalar and a vector quantity?

A scalar quantity has magnitude only, while a vector quantity has both magnitude and direction.

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What unit is used to measure volume?

Volume is commonly measured in cubic meters (m³) or liters (L).

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What is the significance of dimensional analysis in physics?

Dimensional analysis helps to check the consistency of equations and convert units.