Units of measurements that are created by combining other units often demonstrate how to perform the appropriate calculations. That may sound a bit confusing but knowing how this works can be very useful when answering exam questions. Let's look at what this actually means... To calculate speed we need to measure a change in distance … Continue reading Units and Equations
Graphing fun
The ability to draw and read graphs is a REALLY important skill in Physics but graphing can also be fun... I've come across a nice, and somewhat addictive, graphing game on the theuniverseandmore website. Have a look and let me know how you get on. Select World 1 and send me a screen grab to … Continue reading Graphing fun
Base and Derived Units
There are seven Base Units. These are the units on which every other unit is based. So what exactly is a "unit"? A unit of measurement, or "unit" for short, tells you how something has been measured. If I said that I lived one mile from school then you would have a good idea about … Continue reading Base and Derived Units
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