Chapter 3, Problem 62A

a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for time is second.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for time is second. The symbol for the second is $\text{s}$ .

b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for length is meter.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for length is meter. The symbol of meter is $\text{m}$ .

c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for temperature is kelvin.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for temperature is kelvin. The symbol of kelvin is $\text{K}$ .

d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for mass is kilogram.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for mass is kilogram. The symbol for kilogram is $\text{kg}$ .

e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for energy is joule.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for energy is joule. The symbol of joule is $\text{J}$ .

f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The SI base unit of measurement of the quantity is to be expressed.

Concept Introduction : The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Answer to Problem 62A

The SI base unit of measurement for the amount of substance is mole.

Explanation of Solution

The metric system has been updated into the International System of Units (abbreviated as SI).

Seven SI base units exist.

All other SI units of measurement can be derived from these base units.

For measurements like volume, density, and pressure, derived units are employed.

SI units can be used to report any measured quantity.

The SI base unit of measurement for the amount of substance is mole. The symbol of mole is $\text{mol}$ .