In ancient times, a cubit was used to measure the mass of an object.

Question

State if the following statements are true or false. Correct the statement if it is false.

1. In ancient times, a cubit was used to measure the mass of an object.

2. There are seven base units in the SI system.

3. Second is considered as the fundamental unit of time in both CGS and MKS systems.

4. Centi mean ‘a hundredth part’.

5. The symbol used for a unit is always written in capital letters.

Answer 1

1. False.

In ancient times, a cubit was used to measure the length of an object.

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. False.

The symbol used for a unit is normally written in small letters.