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Chapter 2, Problem 5E
Interpretation Introduction
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Unit is to be defined, and its importance when expressing a measured quantity is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
A unit is the fixed, agreed upon quantity by which other quantities are measured. It must be placed after a numerical value determining the length, mass, time and temperature. Scientist have developed the SI units or International System of Units, which is based on the metric system.
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