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Introduction

In this chapter we discuss the concept of dimension and the choices of units commonly used in physics. We discuss dimensional analysis and order of magnitude calculations, and define some mathematical notation.

Standards of Length, Mass and Time
- Systems of Units
- Scientific Notation
Dimensional Analysis
Conversion of Units
Order of Magnitude Calculations
Mathematical Notation
Coordinate Systems and Frames of Reference
Problems

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