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A closer look

Units of measurement

They determine the quantity of anything.

Units for measuring length

Kilometre (km) = 1000 metre (m)

Metre (m) = 100 centimetres (cm)

Kilometre (km) = 100,000 (cm)

Units for measuring mass

Kilogram (kg) = 1000 gram (g)

Units for measuring temperature

Degrees Celsius ( C)

Boiling point of water = 100 C

Freezing point of water = 0 C

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