Question

Difference between fundamental and derived unit​

Answer 1

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Some of the differences between fundamental unit and derived unit are:

1.Fundamental unit

1.This is the unit of a fundamental quantity.

2. This unit is independent of other units.

3.There are only seven fundamental units.They are metre,kilogram,second,Kelvin,ampere,candela and mole.

2.Derived unit

1. This is the unit of a derived quantity.

2.This unit is obtained from fundamental units.

3.It is formed in many types using seven fundamental units.They are Newton,Pascal,Joule,Watt,Hertz,Ohm etc...

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Answer 2

the difference between fundamental and derived unit are:

fundamental unit: it does not depend upon other unit. ex- length, mass, time, temperature etc. They are not formed from other units.

derived unit: it depends upon other physical quantities. ex- m2(square)or sq.m.It is formed from the combination of two.or more fundamental units