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ERIC Number: EJ384580
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Measurements, Physical Quantities, and Units.
Wilson, Laurence E.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v18 n1 p36-40 Sep-Oct 1988
Explains the significance of the mole as a unit of measure by showing the relationship between physical quantities and their mathematical representations. Offers a summary of the principles of metrology that make creation of physical quantities and units seem reasonable. A table of base physical quantities and units is included. (RT)
Descriptors: Algebra, College Science, Computation, Equations (Mathematics), Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Mathematics, Measurement, Metric System, Ratios (Mathematics), Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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