Chapter 1, Problem 30A

To determine

To Explain: SI system.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

SI stands for Système International.It is a metric system that is accepted internationally. It is important to have a standard system of measurements which is universally accepted to avoid confusion.

SI system has seven base units which further help to define 22 derived units. Prefix multipliers are used to express multiple or fractional of a quantity.

SI units table:

S. No.	Quantity	SI unit	SI Unit Symbol
1	Length	Meter	m
2	Mass	Kilogram	kg
3	Time	Second	s
4	Electric current	Ampere	A
5	Thermodynamic Temperature	Kelvin	K
6	Amount of substance	Mole	mol
7	Luminous Intensity	Candela	cd