Category: Physics SI Units

Before understanding the unit of mass it is very crucial for students to know what is mass. In simple terms, mass is the quantity of matter in an object. More significantly, it can be both a property of a physical body and a measure of its resistance to acceleration when some amount of force is… Continue reading Unit of Mass

Time is an interesting concept and we all are very familiar with it and know about it. However, the measurement of time requires some specification of units. There are several different units of time and they are used accordingly mostly based on certain circumstances. What Is Time? Time is defined as the continued progess of… Continue reading Unit of Time

Usually, if we notice any change in the velocity of an object, it is known to be accelerating. Thus, acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time. Accelerations are vector quantities meaning they have magnitude and direction. So how do we measure acceleration or what is the unit… Continue reading Unit of Acceleration

Magnetism is indeed a vast chapter for students with a lot of topics and concepts to cover. However, on this page, we will discuss the unit of magnetic flux. Well, in simple terms magnetic flux is defined as a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area. It has the dimension mass… Continue reading Unit of Magnetic Flux

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