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This document discusses systems of measurement units and fundamental dimensions. It outlines five fundamental dimensions - length, mass, time, temperature, and force. Units are used to express these dimensions, such as feet for length and seconds for time. Three main systems of units are described: the English system based on biological standards, the metric system based on powers of 10, and the International System of Units which is the established standard for science and engineering using physical standards. Several other derived quantities involving combinations of the fundamental dimensions are also defined.

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CFE Notes

This document discusses systems of measurement units and fundamental dimensions. It outlines five fundamental dimensions - length, mass, time, temperature, and force. Units are used to express these dimensions, such as feet for length and seconds for time. Three main systems of units are described: the English system based on biological standards, the metric system based on powers of 10, and the International System of Units which is the established standard for science and engineering using physical standards. Several other derived quantities involving combinations of the fundamental dimensions are also defined.

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Dimensions – the basic concepts of measurement such Systems of Units:

as length, time, mass, temperature and so on.


1. The English System (FPS) [feet, pound,
Units – means of expressing the dimensions such as feet second] – first system of measurement to be
or centimeters for length, or hours or seconds for time. developed.
- It is the system that uses biological
5 Fundamental Dimensions
standards.
Dimensions Symbol 2. The Metric System (CGS) [centimeter, gram,
Length L second] – the system of units for scientific
Mass M measurements.
Time θ -Metric units are based on decimal system,
Temperature T related by powers of 10.
Force F - The first measurement system to use the earth
as a standard.
Combination of Fundamental Dimensions 3. The Systeme International d’Unites (SI) – the
established standard system of measurement agreed
Quantity Symbol Definition Dimension upon in 1960.
Measure of
Area A extent of L x L = L2 - A measurement system that covers the entire
surface. field of science and engineering including
Measure of electromagnetics and illumination.
Volume V extent of A x L = L3
volume. - It is based on physical rather than biological
Mass per standards.
M/V =
Density ρ unit
M/L3
volume.
Distance
covered L
Velocity u,v
per unit θ
time.
Rate of
change in u L
Acceleratio =
a velocity
n θ θ2
(velocity
per time)
Mass x ML
Force F acceleration θ2
Force x M L2
Work W
distance θ2
Normal F M
Pressure p force per =
A L θ2
unit area
Rate of
M L2
Power P performing
work θ3
Resistance M
Viscosity μ
to Flow Lθ
Rate of
Volumetric fluid flow, L3
q
Flowrate volume per θ
unit time

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