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The SI unit for length is the meter. However, because the meter is so large, in the laboratory derivatives of the meter are often used. These are formed by adding a prefix to the word meter. For instance the centimeter, a commonly used unit, is equal to 1/100 of a meter.

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The basic unit of length in the metric system is the meter.

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The metre is the basic unit of length for the metric system

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By unit of length and distance and conversion ,we can say that si unit of length is meters (m).

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The basic SI unit of length is the meter.

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The base unit of length is the metre.

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Meters.

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The meter.

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