What is the standard unit for mass?
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The question is asking about the standard unit used to measure mass in the metric system, which is typically the kilogram (kg).
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kilogram (kg)
The final answer is kilogram (kg)
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The final answer is kilogram (kg)
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The kilogram (kg) is the fundamental unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). It is based on the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant.
Tips
Ensure not to confuse mass units with weight units; mass measures the amount of matter, while weight measures the force exerted by gravity on that mass.
Sources
- Kilogram - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- SI Units - Mass | NIST - nist.gov
- What are the standard SI units for mass? - TutorChase - tutorchase.com
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