Month: May 2022

Introduction: The velocity of an object is usually defined as the rate of displacement that a particle or an object undergoes within a span of time. Velocity is stated to be a physical vector quantity meaning both direction and magnitude have to be taken into consideration in order to define it. However, speed and velocity should not… Continue reading Unit of Velocity

Introduction: When we try to understand what is the basic unit of length, well, there isn’t a standard unit of length. This is because there are several measurement methods or systems that are currently used around the world. Further, there are several systems that specify their own basic unit. However, the most common units that are used… Continue reading Unit of Length

Introduction: We have heard a lot about electric currents in our classrooms as well as at home. While the topic is highly relatable, in more scientific terms an electric current is basically a flow of current or charge in electric circuits. Sometimes both ions and electrons carry the charge simultaneously. Electric current or charge is measured by an… Continue reading Unit of Current

Temperature like any other physical quantity is basically defined as the measure of the warmth or the coldness of a substance or object with reference to some standard value. While it is used to express hot and cold conditions, the temperature is usually measured with a thermometer which is marked in several temperature scales mainly Celsius and… Continue reading Unit of Temperature

Work is defined as the measure of the displacement of an object or a point. Some common examples of force include riding a bike uphill or carrying something in the presence of the earth’s gravity. In essence, work is nothing but a mechanical manifestation of energy. It is represented as W. Mathematically, it is represented as… Continue reading Unit of Work

Power, in general, is defined as the rate at which energy is transferred or converted or the rate of doing work. Thus, power can be calculated using the formula P = W / t. On the other hand, power is a scalar quantity and is basically the amount of energy consumed per unit time which… Continue reading Unit of Power

Energy, in simple terms, can be defined as the capacity for doing work. It can occur in kinetic, potential, electrical, chemical, nuclear, thermal, and other forms. It is classified as renewable energy and non-renewable energy. Further, in this article, we shall discuss the various units of energy. What is the SI Unit of Energy? Following is the… Continue reading Unit Of Energy

We are all familiar with the term heat, and we experience the effect of heat almost every day in our lives. As we are so familiar with the topic if we look at the science behind it, heat is the form of energy that changes the temperature in any substance. Heat involves the transfer of… Continue reading Unit of Heat

Conductivity, in general, may be of many types. It could be electrical, ionic, hydraulic, or thermal conductivity. However, conductivity is basically defined as a material’s ability to conduct electricity or heat. Apart from that, measurements are done in several ways and there are specific units of conductivity that are used depending on the circumstances. We… Continue reading Unit of Conductivity

When we study the unit of weight it can get a bit confusing sometimes. It’s because the weight is measured in the unit of force which is the Newton as well as in the standard base unit kilogram. Moreover, many tend to link weight and mass with each other even though they are scientifically distinct… Continue reading Unit of Weight