SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The volume of a liquid is usually measured in
A
Kilogram
B
Litres
C
Metres
D
Ampere
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The unit used to measure the liquids is litre. One litre is equal to 1000 millilitre and one millilitre is equal to 1 cm3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Very simply, liquids are measured by litres because the density of liquids vary so much. As Ashok stated below, can you imagine going to a gasoline station (petrol station) and asking for 10 kg of fuel. They would have to have something to physically weigh the fuel, since gasoline and diesel do not weigh the same.

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