Definition:Fundamental Unit (Physics)

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Definition

A fundamental unit a unit of measurement for a measurable physical property from which every other unit for that quantity can be derived.

The fundamental unit for a particular measurable quantity is chosen by convention.


They are the units of the fundamental dimensions of physics.


Also known as

Fundamental units are also known as base units.


Examples

There are various conventions, as follows:

There are other more specialized ones.


Also see


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