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Distinguish between fundamental and derived units of measurement.

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Fundamental units : Seven basic units for physical quantities are known as fundamental units. e.g.,

Derived units : The units which are derived from the fundamental units are known as derived units. egy unit of area (`m^2`) is derived from the unit of lenght (m). So, unit of area is a derived unit.
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