Explain the meaning of derived unit with the help of one example.

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2023-02-06

Explain the meaning of derived unit with the help of one example.

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Quantities other than those measured in fundamental units can be expressed in terms of fundamental units, and the units so expressed are known as derived units.
Example:
Speed = Distance/time
Therefore, the unit of speed = fundamental unit of distance/fundamental unit of time
Step 2
Or, the unit of speed = metre/second or m s 1 .
The unit of speed is a derived unit because it is derived from the fundamental units of distance and time.

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