wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Define the term unit in physics.


Open in App
Solution

  1. In Physics, the term unit refers to the quantity of a constant magnitude, used to measure the magnitudes of other quantities of an identical type.
  2. The magnitude of a physical quantity is given by the formulae:
  3. Physicalquantity=(numericalvalue)×(unit).
  4. A unit should not change with the change in time or physical conditions like temperature and pressure.
  5. It should be accurately defined.
  6. It should be easily reproducible and available.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
23
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Physical Quantities
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon