Interpretation :
The following table needs to be completed.
English unit | Metric unit | |
Length | Meter | |
Volume | Quart | |
Mass | Pound |
Concept Introduction :
English unit − The US English System of measurement, scientists have used body parts for the measurements of the object. Example − foot, pound, etc.
Metric unit- for the measurement of a substance, most of the countries use the metric system. The International System of Units (SI) is used for the measurements and it is the official system of measurement in almost every country. Example- kilometer, meter, etc.
Answer to Problem 3RQ
English unit | Metric unit | |
Length | Foot | Meter |
Volume | Quart | Liter |
Mass | Pound | Grams |
Explanation of Solution
Length is used to measure the small and large objects.
Volume is the space occupied by the object.
Mass is the amount or quantity of the substance.
The complete table is given as -
English unit | Metric unit | |
Length | Foot | Meter |
Volume | Quart | Liter |
Mass | Pound | Grams |
For the making measurement easier, the English unit is used in selected countries, but the international system of unit is based on the metric unit.
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