Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The basic unit corresponding to length is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The physical property that can be measured is known as physical quantity. Some of the physical quantities are length, time, temperature, amount of substance. There are four metric basic units that are liter, grams, meter, second.
(b)
Interpretation:
The basic unit corresponding to mass is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The physical property that can be measured is known as physical quantity. Some of the physical quantities are length, time, temperature, amount of substance. There are four metric basic units that are liter, grams, meter, second.
(c)
Interpretation:
The basic unit corresponding to volume is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The physical property that can be measured is known as physical quantity. Some of the physical quantities are length, time, temperature, amount of substance. There are four metric basic units that are liter, grams, meter, second.
(d)
Interpretation:
The basic unit corresponding to time is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The physical property that can be measured is known as physical quantity. Some of the physical quantities are length, time, temperature, amount of substance. There are four metric basic units that are liter, grams, meter, second.
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