Basic
Units: Measurement
Basic Unit Sets
PIRA Class: 1A10.10
Purpose
To aid in the discussion of standard units used in discussing physical
quantities
Description
Show various instruments used in measuring length, mass, time.
MKS Standard Units: meter stick (arm span), kilogram mass, second (stopwatch
& metronome), Newton (Newton's apple), liter bottle
Equipment
Wheel measuring tape, Vernier caliper, Triple beam balance, timer,
meter stick, Spring scales, Apple (1 Newton weight)
Support Equipment
Large demo micrometer (PIC Storeroom)