Units of Measurement

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Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives mentioned in Chapter 2 Section 2?

  • Name and use SI units for length, mass, time, volume, and density.
  • Distinguish between a quantity, a unit, and a measurement standard.
  • Distinguish between mass and weight. (correct)
  • Perform density calculations.

What is the purpose of a unit of measurement?

  • To convert between different measurement systems.
  • To determine the size of a measurement.
  • To establish a measurement standard.
  • To represent a quantity. (correct)

Which measurement system is universally agreed upon by scientists?

  • Le Système International d’Unités (SI). (correct)
  • Imperial system.
  • Customary system.
  • Metric system.

How many base units are there in the SI measurement system?

<p>Seven (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mass and weight?

<p>Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on an object. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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