Question

Which of the following statements below should be followed while using the symbol for a unit of a physical quantity?

• A. The symbol named after a scientist should begin with a capital letter.
• B. They can take plural forms.
• C. They can be written in full.
• D. They should be written only in the agreed symbols while using symbols.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A The symbol named after a scientist should begin with a capital letter.
C They can be written in full.
D They should be written only in the agreed symbols while using symbols.

Basic rules for the use and writing for a unit of a physical quantity are;

1. They symbol named after scientist should have the capital letter,

2. They can be written in full

3. They should be written only in the agreed symbols be used while using the symbol for a unit of a physical quantity.

4. They cannot take plural forms.