The Avoirdupois System
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What is the basic unit of the Avoirdupois system?

  • Grain (correct)
  • Ounce
  • Ton
  • Pound

    • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Only weight measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is shared between the Avoirdupois system and the Apothecary system?

    <p>Both have the grain as a basic unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Explore the Avoirdupois system of weight measurement, distinct from other systems like the Apothecary system. Learn about its basic unit, the grain, and understand how it relates to other systems. This quiz will test your knowledge of weight measurement units and their differences.

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