Physical Measurements - Units, Quantities, and Tools
Offered By: Medicosis Perfectionalis via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fundamental concepts of physical measurements in this comprehensive 20-minute video lecture. Delve into measuring units, comparing the metric and imperial systems, and understand the distinction between fundamental and derived physical quantities. Learn about various measuring tools and instruments essential for accurate measurements. Examine the differences between scalars and vectors, including how to split vectors into components. Cover key topics such as scales, mass vs. weight, speed vs. velocity, and distance vs. displacement. Gain insights into scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and units of measurement for length, width, surface area, volume, and more. Perfect for students preparing for MCAT, DAT, AP Physics, ACT Physics, SAT Subject test Physics, and college-level physics courses.
Syllabus
Physical Measurements - Measuring Units, Physical quantities (Fundamental, Derived), Measuring tools
Taught by
Medicosis Perfectionalis
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