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What is the basic unit of the Avoirdupois system?
What is the basic unit of the Avoirdupois system?
- Grain (correct)
- Ounce
- Ton
- Pound
What distinguishes the Avoirdupois system from the Apothecary system?
What distinguishes the Avoirdupois system from the Apothecary system?
- Avoirdupois is primarily for pharmaceutical use.
- Avoirdupois is a system of weight measurement only. (correct)
- Avoirdupois uses volume instead of weight.
- Avoirdupois includes liquid measurements.
Which of the following statements about the Avoirdupois system is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the Avoirdupois system is incorrect?
- The Avoirdupois grain is the same as in the Apothecary system.
- The Avoirdupois system uses the grain as a basic unit.
- The Avoirdupois system is only used internationally. (correct)
- The Avoirdupois system is a system of weight measurement.
In the context of the Avoirdupois system, what type of measurements are involved?
In the context of the Avoirdupois system, what type of measurements are involved?
Which aspect is shared between the Avoirdupois system and the Apothecary system?
Which aspect is shared between the Avoirdupois system and the Apothecary system?
Flashcards
Avoirdupois System
Avoirdupois System
A system used for measuring weight only.
Grain
Grain
The basic unit in the Avoirdupois system, the same as in the Apothecary system.
Study Notes
The Avoirdupois System
- The Avoirdupois system is a system of weight measurement.
- It is distinct from other systems, like the Apothecary system.
- The basic unit of the Avoirdupois system is the grain, which is the same as the grain in the Apothecary system.
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