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Question
Define one kilogram, the S.I. unit of mass.
Solution
One kilogram (kg) is the S.I. unit of mass. It is defined as the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram, which is a platinum-iridium alloy cylinder stored at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France.
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