Derived quantities are physical quantities that are defined by combining fundamental quantities through multiplication or division. Here are 20 examples, building upon the ones provided in the reference, along with their units and symbols:
Derived Quantities
| Quantity | Symbol | Unit | Unit Symbol | Formula |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area | A | Square Meter | m² | length * width |
| Volume | V | Cubic Meter | m³ | length width height |
| Speed | v | Meter per Second | m/s | distance / time |
| Acceleration | a | Meter per Second Squared | m/s² | change in velocity / time |
| Force | F | Newton | N | kg⋅m/s² |
| Energy | E | Joule | J | kg⋅m²/s² |
| Power | P | Watt | W | kg⋅m²/s³ |
| Pressure | P | Pascal | Pa | N/m² |
| Density | ρ | Kilogram per Cubic Meter | kg/m³ | mass / volume |
| Momentum | p | Kilogram Meter per Second | kg·m/s | mass * velocity |
| Frequency | f | Hertz | Hz | s⁻¹ |
| Electric Charge | Q | Coulomb | C | ampere * second |
| Electric Current | I | Ampere | A | charge / time |
| Electric Potential | V | Volt | V | joule / coulomb |
| Resistance | R | Ohm | Ω | volt / ampere |
| Capacitance | C | Farad | F | coulomb / volt |
| Magnetic Flux | Φ | Weber | Wb | volt * second |
| Magnetic Field Strength | B | Tesla | T | weber/m² |
| Angular Velocity | ω | Radian per Second | rad/s | angular displacement / time |
| Torque | τ | Newton Meter | N⋅m | force * distance |
These derived quantities are essential in physics and engineering, allowing us to describe and measure a wide range of phenomena, from the motion of objects to the behavior of electrical circuits. They demonstrate how basic measurements can be combined to quantify complex physical attributes.
