SI derived unit
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SI derived units are part of the SI system of measurement units and are derived from the seven SI base units.
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Dimensionless derived units
The following SI units are actually dimensionless ratios, formed by dividing two identical SI units. They are therefore considered by the BIPM to be derived. Formally, their SI unit is simply the number 1, but they are given these special names, for use whenever the lack of a unit might be confusing.
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Derived units with special names
Base units can be put together to derive units of measurement for other quantities. Some have been given names.
Other quantities and units
Conversion between kelvins and degrees Celsius
Template:Mergeto A change in temperature of 1°C is equal to a change in temperature of 1K.
Temperature in °C = Temperature in kelvins - 273.15
Thus, one could think of the Kelvin scale as the same as the Celsius scale, with its zero point moved down to absolute zero. This perspective is historically accurate; however, it has become more convenient to fix the standard for the kelvin, and thus the Celsius scale is derived from that standard (i.e., it now depends on absolute zero and the triple point of water with a 0.01 K offset — the boiling point of water no longer has anything to do with the official definition of degrees Celsius).
Temperature differences are often measured in degrees Celsius; however, it doesn't matter: differences in temperature are equivalent whether kelvins or degrees Celsius are used.
Therefore, a change in temperature (ΔT), when expressed in an equation, can be calculated using either kelvins or degrees celsius so long as one is consistent.
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References
- I. Mills, Tomislav Cvitas, Klaus Homann, Nikola Kallay, IUPAC: Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry, 2nd edition (June 1993), Blackwell Science Inc (p. 72)ca:Unitats derivades del SI
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