Question

The basic unit for mass is the a. gram. c. cubic meter. b. metric ton. d. meter.

Answer 1

Gram according to the metric system

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option a.

Explanation:

Basic unit to measure mass is defined as the unit which is commonly used to measure the mass of an object.

From the given options,

Option a: Grams is a unit which is used to measure mass and it is the commonly used unit.

Option b: Cubic meter is the unit which is used to measure the volume of an object.

Option c: Metric ton is a unit which is used to measure the mass of an object but this unit is not commonly used. hence, this is not  basic unit to measure mass.

Option d: Meter is the unit which is used to measure length.

From the above information, the correct answer is option a.