Objectives :
2 The Metric System Objectives Define length, volume, mass, temperature and time
Name the tools used to measure each
SI Base Units of Measurement :
3 The Metric System SI Base Units of Measurement Mass – the amt of matter in an object
the gram; g
balance
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4 The Metric System Length – the distance btwn 2 pts
the meter; m
ruler
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5 The Metric System Volume – the amt of space an object takes up
the liter; L or the meter; m3
Graduated cylinder or ruler
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6 The Metric System Temperature – the amt of thermal energy
the degrees Celsius; C
thermometer
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7 The Metric System Time – the interval btwn 2 events
the second; s
watch