Questions: The basic unit of mass in the metric system is the pound. True False

The basic unit of mass in the metric system is the pound. True False
Transcript text: The basic unit of mass in the metric system is the pound. True False
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the Basic Unit of Mass in the Metric System

The metric system uses the gram as the basic unit of mass, not the pound. The pound is a unit of mass in the imperial system.

Step 2: Evaluate the Statement

The statement claims that the basic unit of mass in the metric system is the pound. Since the correct unit is the gram, the statement is false.

Final Answer

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