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    Physical quantities are numerical values with associated units that describe observable phenomena. Base quantities cannot be derived from other quantities and include fundamental units like meters, kilograms, and seconds. Prefixes are added to quantities to signify multiples, and commonly used instruments measure physical quantities while minimizing parallax error from non-perpendicular lines of sight.

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    Physical quantities are numerical values with associated units that describe observable phenomena. Base quantities cannot be derived from other quantities and include fundamental units like meters, kilograms, and seconds. Prefixes are added to quantities to signify multiples, and commonly used instruments measure physical quantities while minimizing parallax error from non-perpendicular lines of sight.

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    Physical Quantities:

    Definition of Physical Quantity: A physical quantity is a quantity with a numerical magnitude and unit.
    Base Quantities & Base Units:

    Base quantities/units are quantities/units that cannot be derived from other quantities/units; they are the
    fundamental quantities/units.
    Prefixes:
    A prefix is added after a number to signify multiples. For example, 5 ×10 3 = 5 x 1000 = 5000

    Commonly used measuring instruments:

    Parallax error: When the line of eyesight is not perpendicular to the surface where the reading is taken
    from, parallax error occurs. For example:

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