Question

What are derived units ?Give an example.

Answer 1

Definition: A derived unit is a SI unit ofmeasurement comprised of a combination of the seven base units. Examples: The SI unit of force is the derived unit newton or N. A newton is equal to 1 m. kg/s2.

Answer 2

The required answer is as follows:

• Derived units can be defined as those units which are derived from the fundamental units that are seven in number and are often called the SI units.
• An example of the derived unit is force which has a dimensional formula of [MLT⁻²], which is derived from the fundamental units of mass, length, and time.