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SI system
Even for electrical values, measurement involves comparison with known values.
Values for comparison are accurate and constant. They are defined in an international system of units. The system of units is called the SI system (Systme International d'Units).

Basic values, units and definitions for the SI measuring scheme

Variable Length Mass Time Electric current Thermodynamic temperature Luminance Quantity of matter Unit Metre Symbol Definition m Distance covered by light in a vacuum in (1/299 792 458) s Defined by a prototype kilogram (platinum cylinder) Period defined by radiation from a certain atom Defined in terms of magnetic force between two wires Temperature of the triple point of water divided by 273.16 Luminance of a black body Number of particles of carbon 12 (0.012kg of C12)

Kilogram kg Second Ampere Kelvin s A K

Candela cd Mole mol

Other units are derived from these basic units. Here are some examples from electrical engineering: Physical quantity Electrical voltage Electrical charge Unit Volt Symbol Definition V F 1V=1J/C 1 C = 1 A s 1 F = 1 A s / V

Coulomb C

Electrical capacitance Farad

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