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Measurement Metric Units and Tools
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Metric System International system of measurement Based on the number 10 (decimal system)
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Length Basic unit of length is the meter (m) Basic tool is the meter stick Be sure that you use the proper line of sight
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Volume the amount of space occupied by an object Basic unit is the liter (L) Graduated cylinder is often used to measure liquid volume Displacement is a common method of measurement
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Mass Amount of matter Not the weight (depends upon gravity) Basic unit is grams (g) Balance is often used to measure mass
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Temperature Unit of measurement is Celsius Tool used is the thermometer Freezing point is zero degrees Celsius Boiling point is 100 degrees Celsius
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Density The amount of mass in a given volume What weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead? Density of water is 1g/mL Formula D=M/V
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