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What is the significance of a unit of measurement?
What is the significance of a unit of measurement?
- To represent an indefinite predetermined length
- To be used as a standard for measurement of different kinds of quantities
- To define a random magnitude of a quantity
- To express any quantity as a multiple of the unit of measurement (correct)
What does the symbol 'm' represent in the context of units of measurement?
What does the symbol 'm' represent in the context of units of measurement?
- A physical quantity
- A multiple of the unit of measurement
- A unit of weight
- A unit of length (correct)
What is the role of units of measurement in human endeavour?
What is the role of units of measurement in human endeavour?
- They have played a minor role
- They have played a crucial role (correct)
- They have played an inconsistent role
- They have had no role
What is the global standard for systems of units?
What is the global standard for systems of units?
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Why is weights and measures often a subject of governmental regulation in trade?
Why is weights and measures often a subject of governmental regulation in trade?
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