MOD.MASTERING F/EARTH SCIENCE W/LAB MAN
MOD.MASTERING F/EARTH SCIENCE W/LAB MAN
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135318140
Author: Tarbuck
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 1LR
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The primary metric unit and symbol for the measuring length, mass, and volume.

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The fundamental units of measurement are devised by the International System of Units (SI). The metric system uses only one base unit for each type of measurement.

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The basic metric unit for Length is “meter” and it is denoted by the symbol “m.” The basic metric unit for Mass is “gram” and it is denoted by “g.” The basic metric unit for Volume is “litre” and it is denoted by the symbol “l.”

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