SI System Fundamentals
This worksheet covers the fundamental concepts of the International System of Units (SI), including base units, derived units, and practical applications for Grade 10 Science students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculations.
1. Which of the following is the SI base unit for mass?
gram
pound
kilogram
ounce
2. The SI unit for temperature is:
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Kelvin
Rankine
3. The SI base unit for electric current is the .
4. Density is a unit, derived from mass and volume.
5. The prefix 'kilo-' represents a factor of .
6. Explain the difference between a base unit and a derived unit in the SI system. Provide an example of each.
7. Convert 2.5 kilometers to meters. Show your work.
8. The SI unit for time is hours.
True
False
9. The symbol for the SI unit of length is 'm'.
True
False
Match each SI prefix with its corresponding factor.
10. micro-
a. 10^3
11. milli-
b. 10^-6
12. kilo-
c. 10^-3