SI System: Base Units, Derived Units, Metric Prefixes, & Why They Matter

2025-04-02

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Why do scientists and engineers worldwide use the International System of Units (SI)? We'll break down why the SI system is used, metric prefixes, base units, and derived units. Includes practice problems / comprehension questions.

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0:00 Why we use the SI System

0:28 Base Units

1:16 Metric Prefixes

1:36 Derived Units

1:49 Practice Problems: Give two reasons why the SI system is preferred for scientific measurements? What metric prefix would you use to express 0.001 grams?

Whether you're a student or just curious about measurement, this video will help you build a strong foundation in SI units! Watch now to level up your science skills.

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Why we use the SI System
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Base Units
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Metric Prefixes
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Derived Units
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Practice Problems: Give two reasons why the SI system is preferred for scientific measurements? What metric prefix would you use to express 0.001 grams?
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