Which one of the following is true about the liter? A)It is the SI base unit for volume. B)It is equivalent to a cubic decimeter. C)It is slightly smaller than a quart. D)It contains 10⁶ cubic centimeters. E)It is slightly smaller than a gallon.

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The liter (L) is defined as the volume of a cube with dimensions of 0.1 meters by 0.1 meters by 0.1 meters, which is equivalent to a cubic decimeter (dm3). Therefore, choice B is correct. Choice A is also true, but not as precise as choice B. Choices C, D, and E are not true statements about the liter.

Which One of the Following Is True About the Liter