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Chapter 4: Scientific principles
Standard units of measurement 1
Standard units of measurement were developed in the 1960s, but how much do you
know about them? Answer these questions to test your knowledge.
1 What is density measured in?
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2 What is velocity measured in?
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3 What is capacity measured in?
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4 What is volume measured in?
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5 What is area measured in?
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6 What is a molecule?
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7 What is the base unit of time?
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8 1 kg is roughly equal to the mass of 1 l of what substance?
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9 What is 273.15 K in degrees Celsius?
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10 0 K is also known as what?
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