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In the metric system, the gram is the basic unit of ____?
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volume
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mass
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weight
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length
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Metric System of Measurements uses the mass units: gram (g), kilogram (kg) and tonne (t).
Detailed explanation-2: -kilogram (kg), basic unit of mass in the metric system. A kilogram is very nearly equal (it was originally intended to be exactly equal) to the mass of 1, 000 cubic cm of water. The pound is defined as equal to 0.45359237 kg, exactly.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -system of units, mass is measured in kilogram (Kg). Thus the given statement is true.
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