Definition:MKS/Base Units
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Definition
The base units of the MKS system are as follows:
| Name | Unit symbol | Dimension | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| metre | $\mathrm m$ | Length | $l$ |
| kilogram | $\mathrm {kg}$ | Mass | $m$ |
| second | $\mathrm s$ | Time | $t$ |
Sources
- 1966: Isaac Asimov: Understanding Physics ... (previous) ... (next): $\text {I}$: Motion, Sound and Heat: Chapter $3$: The Laws of Motion: Mass