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    The document discusses units of measurement in science. The International System of Units (SI units) are used as standard units so that useful comparisons can be made. A table is presented showing common physical quantities measured in science like length, mass, volume, temperature, and time along with their standard SI unit names, symbols, and typical instruments used to measure each quantity.

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    Wednesday 20th October 2021.

    Science

    Units of measurement
    We need to have standard units of measurement so that we can make useful
    comparisons. In science, the International System of Units also called the SI
    units, are used.
    Table showing physical quantities, their units and the instruments used.
    Physical Name of unit Symbol of unit Instruments used
    Quantity
    Length metre m Metre rule,
    measuring tape
    Mass kilogram kg Electronic balance
    Volume cubic metre m3 Measuring
    cylinder, pipette,
    burette
    Temperature kelvin K thermometer
    Time second s Stopwatch, clock

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