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Quantitative measurement of properties is only required for scientific investigation, not for any other purposes.
Quantitative measurement of properties is only required for scientific investigation, not for any other purposes.
False
The English System of measurement was more convenient than the Metric System.
The English System of measurement was more convenient than the Metric System.
False
The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century.
The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century.
True
The need for a common standard system was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
The need for a common standard system was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
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Quantitative observation or measurement is represented by a number followed by units in which it is measured.
Quantitative observation or measurement is represented by a number followed by units in which it is measured.
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Quantitative measurement of properties is only necessary for scientific investigation, not for everyday activities.
Quantitative measurement of properties is only necessary for scientific investigation, not for everyday activities.
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The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century and was based on the decimal system.
The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century and was based on the decimal system.
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The English System and the metric System are the only two systems of measurement used in the world.
The English System and the metric System are the only two systems of measurement used in the world.
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The need for a common standard system of measurement was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
The need for a common standard system of measurement was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
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The length of a room represented as 6 m means the length is 6 meters.
The length of a room represented as 6 m means the length is 6 meters.
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Study Notes
Measurement Systems
- The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century and was based on the decimal system.
- There are two main systems of measurement used in the world: the English System and the Metric System.
Quantitative Measurement
- Quantitative measurement of properties is only necessary for scientific investigation, not for everyday activities.
- Quantitative observation or measurement is represented by a number followed by units in which it is measured.
Standardization
- The need for a common standard system of measurement was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
Unit Representation
- The length of a room represented as 6 m means the length is 6 meters.
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Test your knowledge of quantitative measurements in this quiz! Explore the concepts of length, area, volume, and more, and understand the importance of representing measurements with numbers and units. Sharpen your skills in scientific investigation and quantitative observation.
