Do you know the face of the physical unit you are using in your calculations?

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Do you know the face of the physical unit you are using in your calculations?
Test your knowledge here.
Here are faces of 20 classical scientists whose names are associated with physical units. Early 1600s to early 1900s.

At first glance through, how many do you know for certain? Some physicsforum members will most likely know them all! (I only got 4.)

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Now, if you did not know them all at first, but still want to try to get an "A" on this quiz, here's a random list in the first spoiler.
Match faces with names. Clues: racial facial features, clothing, hair styles. And NO google/online cheating! Take your time; hurry up.

Clausius ..............Weber................ Watt.................. Kelvin.............. Volta

Ohm ...................Coulomb............ Gauss............... Hertz............... Celsius

Bell .....................Pascal ..................Tesla....................Newton...........Oersted

Torricelli........... Faraday.............. Joule.....................Ampere...........Henry

Last, here's the answer sheet. How'd you do? Now you know them.

1._Karl Friedrich Gauss .......2_Charles Augustin de Coulomb

(1777-1855)............................(1736-1806)

3._Georg Simon Ohm........ 4._Alessandro Volta

(1787-1854)........................... (1745-1827)

5._Isaac Newton....... 6._Hans Christian Oersted

(1642-1727)............... (1777-1851)

7._William Thomson, Baron Kelvin ...........8._Blaise Pascal

(1824-1907) .........................................................(1623-1662)

9._Alexander Graham Bell ........10._Evangelista Torricelli

(1847-1922) ....................................(1608-1647)

11._Joseph Henry .........12._Michael Faraday

(1797-1878) .....................(1791-1867)

13._James Prescott Joule .............14._Andre Marie Ampere

(1818-1889)....................................... (1775-1836)

15._Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius........... 16._Wilhelm Eduard Weber

(1822-1888) .......................................................(1804-1891)

17._Anders Celsius..... 18._Nikola Tesla

(1701-1744)..................... (1856-1943)

19._James Watt............. 20._Heinrich Rudolf Hertz

(1736-1819) ....................(1857-1894)


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Related to Do you know the face of the physical unit you are using in your calculations?

1. What is the face of the physical unit I am using in my calculations?

The face of a physical unit refers to the standard symbol used to represent that unit in calculations. For example, the face of the physical unit for length is "m" for meters, and for time is "s" for seconds.

2. How important is it to know the face of the physical unit in calculations?

Knowing the face of the physical unit is crucial in calculations as it helps ensure that the units are consistent throughout the calculation process. Using the correct face of the unit helps prevent errors and ensures the accuracy of the final result.

3. Can I use different faces for the same physical unit in my calculations?

No, it is important to use the standard face of the physical unit in calculations to maintain consistency and accuracy. Using different faces for the same physical unit can lead to confusion and errors in the calculation process.

4. How can I determine the face of the physical unit for a specific measurement?

You can determine the face of the physical unit by referring to standard unit symbols used in scientific and mathematical calculations. These symbols are widely accepted and recognized in the scientific community.

5. Are there any resources available to help me learn the faces of physical units?

Yes, there are many resources available online and in textbooks that provide a comprehensive list of standard faces for physical units. These resources can help you familiarize yourself with the faces of different units and improve your understanding of unit conversions and calculations.

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