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SI units and conversion rules

SI units and conversion rules

Conversion map for km, m, cm, mm, kg, g, h, min and s, plus a worked example converting 36 km/h to 10 m/s

Physics equations usually work best when every value is in SI units such as metres, kilograms and seconds. A physical quantity is what you measure, and the unit tells you the scale of that measurement.

1.1.2 Unit prefixes, conversions, significant figures and standard form Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Physics 1.1.2 Unit prefixes, conversions, significant figures and standard form. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.

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