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The basic unit of volume is ____?
A
quart
B
cubic centimeter
C
liter
D
A and C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The base unit of volume in the SI system is the cubic meter (m3). Other commonly used units of volume are the liter (L), the cubic centimeter (cm3 or cc), and the milliliter (mL). One liter has a volume equal to 0.001 m3. The nearest unit of comparable volume in the English system is the quart (1.000 L = 1.057 qt).

Detailed explanation-2: -Volume is the measure of the 3-dimensional space occupied by matter, or enclosed by a surface, measured in cubic units. The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m3), which is a derived unit. Liter (L) is a special name for the cubic decimeter (dm3).

Detailed explanation-3: -Talking about the SI Unit of volume it is measured in cubic metre or m3 incorporating the three-dimensional use of the base unit of length which is metre. Where 1 m3 = 1 m • 1 m • 1 m.

Detailed explanation-4: -Liter unit of volume is not the Base SI unit.

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