FRAME 4-6.
Solution to
Meter. The term "metric" comes from metre (American spelling: meter),
Frame 4-5.
the unit of length. This term was derived from the Greek word metron (to
measure). As previously stated, a meter is defined as the distance light
mass
travels in a vacuum in one 299,792,458th of a second (about 1.1 yard).
mass
In the metric system, the basic unit of length is the
,
which is a little longer than the yard of the U.S. system.
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FRAME 4-7.
Solution to
Liter. The liter is equal to the volume of a cube measuring one decimeter
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(1/10 of a meter) on each side. A liter is equal to about 1.06 liquid
quarts.
meter
In the metric system, the basic unit of volume is the
,
which is a little more than the quart of the U.S. system.
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FRAME 4-8.
Solution to
Gram. The gram is the mass of one cubic centimeter (a cube measuring
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1/100 meter on each side) of pure water at 4 degrees Celsius (about 39
degrees Fahrenheit) at sea level. This temperature is used because
liter
water has the highest concentration (density) at this temperature. Sea
level ensures a stable gravitational pull and atmospheric pressure. A
gram is equal to about 0.0022 pounds (about 454 grams to the pound)
In the metric system, the basic unit of mass (weight) is the
,
which is a little more than 1/30 of an ounce of the U.S. system.
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