Question

Name the three systems of units and state the various fundamentals units in them.

Answer 1

Three systems of unit and their fundamental units:

1. C.G.S. system (or French system): In this system, the unit of length is centimeter (cm), unit of mass is gramme (g) and unit of time is second (s).
2. F.P.S. system (or British system): In this system, the unit of length is foot (ft), unit of mass is pound (lb) and unit of time is second (s).
3. M.K.S. system (or metric system): In this system, the unit of length is metre (m), unit of mass is kilogramme (kg) and unit of time is second (s).