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Units and Measurement
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Does the dimensional formula of a physical quantity represent the quantitative part of measurement?

Answer

No, the dimensional formula of a physical quantity represent the quantitative part of measurement. The magnitude is not considered. And, it is the quality of the physical quantity that enters. 

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What is the need of measurement?

Define physical quantity.

 

Give four examples of physical quantities.

Define unit.

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Can we use different units to measure same physical quantity?

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