Physical Quantities
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Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to identify and classify physical quantities (base vs derived)
- Students will be able to distinguish between scalar and vector quantities
- Students will understand the importance of units in expressing physical quantities
Core Concepts
- Base quantities (mass, length, time, temperature, etc.)
- Derived quantities (speed, force, energy, etc.)
- Need for standardized units in communication