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| term | definition |
|---|---|
| metric system | decimal system of units based on the meter as a unit length, the kilogram as a unit mass, and the second as a unit time |
| length | how long something is |
| mass | the measure of the quantity of matter that a body or object contains |
| volume | space occupied by an object or thing |
| meter | a type of measurement 1 meter=39.37 inches |
| liter | basic unit of volume |
| gram | unit of mass |
| weight | force created by respons of mass |
| gravity | natural force that causes objects to move or tend to move forward to the center of the earth |
| scale | the dish or pan of a balance |