1. This chapter discusses basic mechanics concepts including units of measurement, dimensions of physical quantities, and types of errors. 2. Dimensions relate physical quantities to base units like mass, length, and time, and are used to check the homogeneity of equations and derive new equations. 3. There are two types of errors: systematic errors due to instruments, observers, or surroundings, and random errors from mistakes or varying conditions that can be reduced by taking multiple readings.