10 Questions
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.
False
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.
True
Quantitative observation or measurement is represented by a number followed by units in which it is measured.
True
Quantitative measurement of properties is only necessary for scientific investigation, not for everyday activities.
False
The metric system originated in France in the late eighteenth century and was based on the decimal system.
True
The English System and the metric System are the only two systems of measurement used in the world.
False
The need for a common standard system of measurement was felt by the scientific community in 1960.
True
The length of a room represented as 6 m means the length is 6 meters.
True
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.
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.
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