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Define the term Magnitude?

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter1: Measurement

Section1.4: Standard Units And Systems Of Units

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