What is measurement?
Q: What is measurement?
A: Measurement is a process that uses numbers to describe a physical quantity. It can be used to measure the size, temperature, weight and other features of an object.
Q: How was the metre defined before 1982?
A: Before 1982, one meter was defined as the distance between two markers on a special metal rod.
Q: What are the three systems of units of measurement?
A: The three systems of units of measurement are the British imperial system, US customary system and metric system or SI system.
Q: How many inches are in one foot?
A: There are 12 inches in one foot.
Q: How many ounces are in one pound?
A: There are 16 ounces in one pound.
Q: How many centimetres are there in one metre?
A: There are 100 centimetres in one metre.
Q: How does time measurement differ from other measurements?
A: Time measurement does not follow the pattern used by other measurements as it is based on the sexagesimal system which states that 60 seconds make up 1 minute and 60 minutes make up 1 hour.
