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Units are important in physics calculations. David Swinscoe guides you through the rules for using units correctly

Physics teachers can get very fussy about you presenting units correctly when writing down the results of experiments and calculations. I know, I was that teacher. Writing down units correctly is not just being fussy—it gives clarity to what you are saying.

If I write 26KMS it is not clear what this means. It could mean:

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