A physical quantity is a property of a material or system that can be quantified by measurement.

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Is it true that a physical quantity is a property of a material or system that can be quantified by measurement?

Yes. The claim directly matches standard reference definitions for what constitutes a physical quantity.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

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Wikipedia: Physical quantity

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Wikipedia: Physical quantity. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_quantity

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Wikipedia: List of physical quantities

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Wikipedia: List of physical quantities. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_physical_quantities

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