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College Physics 1 - Units and Unit Conversions

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Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts of units and unit conversions in physics through this 21-minute lecture. Delve into the standard units employed by the scientific community, focusing on the SI (metric) system and its contrast with the English system used in the United States. Learn essential techniques for converting between different unit systems, a crucial skill for international scientific collaboration. Gain insights into SI units, unit prefixes, and step-by-step unit conversion processes through practical examples. This lecture serves as a foundation for upcoming topics in physics, including motion, position, time, and velocity.

Syllabus

Introduction
SI Units
Example
Unit Prefixes
Unit Conversions
Unit Conversion Steps
Unit Conversion Example

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