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Chapter 11: Q4Q (page 292)

For an answer to be complete, the units need to be specified. Why?

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It is important to specify the units to complete an answer to improve accuracy and give clearer meaning.

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01

Defining magnitude and unit

It is important to specify the units in an answer because it adds more meaning. The number, along with the unit, is called magnitude.

A unit is used to compare the magnitudes of quantities of similar nature. It acts as a reference for measurements.

02

Example showing the importance of units

The value of distance only in figure, say 5, does not convey a clear meaning. After adding the unit meter, it becomes five meters, which conveys distance accurately.

The value of time as only ten does not convey a clear meaning. After adding the unit seconds, it becomes ten seconds, which conveys time accurately.

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