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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metric System | Decimal system of units. Length=Meter Mass=Gram Volume=Liter |
| Length | Distance between two points. Meter (m) is basic unit. |
| Mass | The amount of matter contained in a object. Gram (g) is basic unit. |
| Volume | The amount of space occupied by an object. Liter (L) is basic unit. |
| Meter | (m) Metric standard unit of Length. |
| Liter | (L) Metric standard unit of Volume. |
| Gram | (g) Metric standard unit of Mass. |
| Weight | The force created by the response of mass to gravity. |
| Gravity | Natural force of attraction between any two bodies. |
| Scale | An instrument used to measure weight. |