Mathematics A-Level
unit
What unit means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of unit
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Reference: AQA
An agreed standard used to measure and state the size of a quantity.
Topics that use unit
- P: Quantities and units in mechanics (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- force
- moment
- perpendicular distance
- Velocity
- weight
- derived quantities
- derived quantity
- fundamental quantities
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