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bill533:

This is a balance that measures mass in units we call A) grams. B) liters. C) meters. D) pounds.

bill533:

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Gdeinward:

What do you think the answer is?

bill533:

I believe it is C

Gdeinward:

remember bill, meters measure distance. balances deal with weight.

bill533:

oh, it's D

Gdeinward:

That's close, but you must remember, what units are used by scientists. Standard?

bill533:

yes

bill533:

SI units

Gdeinward:

No, scientists use the metric system. Most of the world uses it, with the exception of the US. So pounds are the standard system

bill533:

oh ok

Gdeinward:

using this, what do you think the answer is?

bill533:

A

Gdeinward:

correct. These things are very useful to remember.

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