Mathematics A-Level

SI base units

What SI base units means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.

Definition of SI base units

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Reference: WJEC

The fundamental mechanical base quantities are length, measured in metres (m); time, measured in seconds (s); and mass, measured in kilograms (kg).

WJEC · Quantities and units in mechanics (AS Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A)

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Quantities and units in mechanics (AS Unit 2: Applied Mathematics A) (WJEC A-Level)

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