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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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SI System Fundamentals

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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?

a

gram

b

pound

c

kilogram

d

ounce

2. The SI unit for temperature is:

a

Celsius

b

Fahrenheit

c

Kelvin

d

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.

T

True

F

False

9. The symbol for the SI unit of length is 'm'.

T

True

F

False

Match each SI prefix with its corresponding factor.

10. micro-

 

a. 10^3

11. milli-

 

b. 10^-6

12. kilo-

 

c. 10^-3