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The SI base unit for mass
A
meter
B
liter
C
gram
D
second
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).

Detailed explanation-2: -The gram (originally gramme; SI unit symbol g) is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI) equal to one one thousandth of a kilogram. The mass of this pen cap is about 1 gram. A weight scale such as this can give an accurate reading of mass for many objects (see Weight vs. mass).

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Mass of a substance is mostly measured in kilograms and grams. The kilogram is S.I. unit of mass.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kilogram is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI).

Detailed explanation-5: -Originally the gram was going to be the base unit, but due to historical reasons regarding an artifact used to define the kilogram, the kilogram was chosen as the SI base unit for mass.

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