Chapter 3, Problem 3CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief description of the relationship among the each of following groups of terms is to be given for the mass, weight, kilogram, gram, pound.

Concept introduction:

A measurement is a resultthe assignment of a number to an object or series of events. The condition and the field decide the scope and application of measurements. It is fundamental to all the other fields.

In metric system, units that are larger than the basic unit values are larger by multiples of 10, that is, 10 times larger, 100 times larger. Larger and smaller units are identified as metric prefixes such as kilo.