derived unit

In the International System of Units (SI), 'derived units' are formed by combining the seven base units through mathematical operations.

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Definition

(technical, academic)A unit of measurement created by combining base units through multiplication, division, or exponentiation.

The newton is a derived unit of force, calculated as kilogram meter per second squared.
Speed is commonly measured in meters per second, a derived unit from the base units of length and time.

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