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Voltage is a measurement of the difference in "levels" and current is a measure of "rate of flow"
Let's use heat as an analogy. You may have a large cup of water at room temperature. If you add a teaspoon of boiling water to the cup, heat will be transferred from the 1 teaspoonful of boiling water to the water in the large cup at room temperature. Heat flows from a body at a higher level of temperature to one that is at a lower level of temperature. The quantity of water in the cup which is larger than the quantity in the teaspoon does not dictate the direction in which the temperature flows. Voltage is similar, current always flows from a body at a higher voltage to one that is at a lower voltage.
Another analogy. When you pump gasoline from a gas station, into your car tank, you control the rate of flow by pressing lightly or strongly on the lever at the end of the tube. Initially you press it hard to get the tank filled up, but towards the end you ease on the lever to reduce the rate of flow so that (if you are like me) you can reach a round amount like $40.00 or $45.00 and current is like that, the rate of flow.
Voltage and current are related. Current through a material depends on the diameter of the wire and its resistance.
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Is the area fundamental quantity?
no it is not considered as a fundamental quantity
Definition for fundamental quantities and derived quantities?
the differentiate between fundamental quantity and derived quantity?
Is electric current a derived or fundamental quantity?
Electric current is considered a fundamental quantity in physics. It is measured in units of amperes (A) and is one of the seven base SI units.
Is distance a physical quantity?
Yes, it is a physical quantity (Fundamental)
What is the difference between a fundamental and derived quantity?
A fundamental quantity is a physical quantity that cannot be defined in terms of other physical quantities, while a derived quantity is a physical quantity that is defined in terms of fundamental quantities through mathematical relationships. Examples of fundamental quantities include mass, length, and time, while examples of derived quantities include velocity, acceleration, and energy.
Are weight length time and mass fundamental quantities?
No, weight is not a fundamental quantity.
Give the examples on derived and fundamental quantity?
Length is fundamental, area is derived.
Is electric charge a derived or fundamental quantity?
Electric charge is considered a fundamental quantity in physics. It is a property of matter that determines how objects interact with each other through electromagnetic forces.
What is a foundamental quantity?
A fundamental quantity is a physical quantity that is independent and not defined in terms of other physical quantities. These fundamental quantities form the basis for the measurement of other physical quantities. Examples of fundamental quantities include mass, length, time, and electric charge.
What are derived quantities what are the fundamental quantities?
Fundamental quantities are quantities that can be measured such as mass, length and temperature. Derived quantities are quantities that has to be calculated such as pressure, volume and work done.AnswerThe SI does not define 'fundamental quantity', instead it uses the term 'Base Unit'. All other units are 'Derived Units', so-called because they are each derived from combinations of Base Units.
Why length is fundamental unit?
Length is considered a fundamental unit because it is a basic physical quantity that cannot be derived from other physical quantities. It serves as a building block for other derived units and is essential for defining more complex physical concepts. As such, length is a fundamental aspect of measurement systems and forms the basis for our understanding of space in the physical world.
Is volume fundamental or derived quantity?
Volume is a derived quantity because it is calculated by multiplying three lengths together in the SI system of units. The SI base units for length are meters, so volume is expressed in cubic meters (m^3). It is not considered a fundamental quantity like length, mass, or time, which are base units in the SI system.
