Metric System History

Meter

Gram

Rotation of the Earth

<p>Platinum-iridium cylinder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metre Convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CGS and MKS systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To express the result of measurement in a meaningful and unique way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The product of the number of times the standard unit is used and the quantity being measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in interpreting the measurement result correctly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In terms of a value using a specific unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the defined quantity used as a scale for measuring.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To avoid ambiguity and ensure the measurement is accurately understood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measurement is a basic skill because it forms an essential part of our day-to-day activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measurement is a process of comparison and involves counting the number of times a chosen scale is used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A useful unit must be relevant to the quantity being measured, convenient, and well defined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parts of the human body were arbitrary, non-uniform, and led to conflicts and confusions in measurement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The international system of units is called SI units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Units for other physical quantities are derived in terms of the base SI units.</p> Signup and view all the answers