Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The number of inches by which a meter stick is longer than a yardstick is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The metric system unit is the unit system which is accepted as the standard system of unit internationally. Thenonmetric units are the common unit system which is not standard for the parameter to be calculated.
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of kelvins in an increase of temperature by
Concept introduction:
The metric system unit is the unit system which is accepted as the standard system of unit internationally. Thenonmetric units are the common unit system which is not standard for the parameter to be calculated.
(c)
Interpretation:
The kilograms of sugar in a
Concept introduction:
The metric system unit is the unit system which is accepted as the standard system of unit internationally. Thenonmetric units are the common unit system which is not standard for the parameter to be calculated.
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