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Chapter 2, Problem 3KT
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The key term corresponding to the definition “the basic unit of length in the metric system” is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Metric system is a measurement system which has units of meter, liter, and gram as the units for measuring length, volume and mass. Adoption of the metric system as a universal system of measurement has been resisted by several countries. In science, measurements are regularly recorded in metric units.
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