The International System of Units (SI)
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Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to list the seven SI base units
- Students will understand SI prefixes and use them in conversions
- Students will appreciate the international standardization of measurements
Core Concepts
- Seven base units of the SI system
- SI prefixes (kilo-, centi-, milli-, micro-, nano-, etc.)
- Advantages of a standardized universal system