State the type of measurement in each of the following...

State the type of measurement in each of the following statements:
a. I put $12 \mathrm{~L}$ of gasoline in my gas tank.
b. My friend is $170 \mathrm{~cm}$ tall.
c. Earth is $385000 \mathrm{~km}$ away from the Moon.
d. The horse won the race by $1.2 \mathrm{~s}$.

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Key Concepts

Continuous Measurement

Continuous measurement refers to measurements that can take any value within a given range, including fractions, as opposed to discrete values which are countable. Quantities such as volume, height, distance, and time are measured on a continuous scale, allowing for high precision and fine gradations between values.

Ratio Measurement Scale

A ratio measurement scale is one where the zero point represents the absence of the quantity being measured, and where both differences and ratios between measurements are meaningful. This type of measurement is used for quantities like volume, length, distance, and time, allowing one to say that one value is, for example, twice another.

Physical Quantities and Standard Units

Physical quantities such as volume, length, distance, and time are measured using standard units (like liters, centimeters, kilometers, and seconds) that provide a consistent framework for quantifying observations. These measurements are essential in science and engineering because they enable standardized comparisons, calculations, and communication of data.

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