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What is a unit of measurement?
What is a unit of measurement?
- A subjective magnitude defined by convention
- A definite magnitude of a quantity used as a standard for measurement (correct)
- A random quantity defined by law
- A variable quantity used for measurement
What does the International System of Units (SI) represent?
What does the International System of Units (SI) represent?
- A subjective system of measurement
- A global standard for units of measurement (correct)
- A historical form of the metric system
- A non-standardized system of units
How is a length typically expressed using a unit of measurement?
How is a length typically expressed using a unit of measurement?
- As a multiple of the unit of measurement (correct)
- As a fraction of the unit of measurement
- As a random quantity
- As an arbitrary value
Why are weights and measures often subject to governmental regulation in trade?
Why are weights and measures often subject to governmental regulation in trade?
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What role have units of measurement played in human endeavor?
What role have units of measurement played in human endeavor?
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