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| term | definition |
|---|---|
| metric system | decimal sistem of units based on the meters as a unit length. |
| length | the distance between two points |
| mass | amount of matter contained in an object |
| volume | amount of space occupied by a object. |
| meter | basic unit of length |
| liter | basic unit of volume |
| gram | unit of mass |
| weight | force created by the respons of mass |
| gravity | natural force of attraction between any two massive bodies. |
| scale | an instrument to measure weight. |