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| term | definition |
|---|---|
| metric system | Decimal system of units based on the meter used as a unit length, the kilogram as a unit mass, and the second as a unit time. |
| length | The distance between two points. |
| mass | The measure of quantity (amount) in matter contained in an odject. |
| volume | The amount of space occupied by an object. |
| meter | (m) metric standard for line measure. |
| liter | Basic unit of volume. |
| gram | Unit of mass. |
| weight | The force created by the response of mass of the poll of gravity. |
| gravity | Natural force of attraction between any two bodies. |
| scale | Measures weight of an object. |