Which of the following is an SI unit of volume?

• A. milliliter (mL)
• B. liter (L)
• C. cubic centimeter (cm^3)
• D. cubic meter (m^3)

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the SI (International System of Units) unit for volume is derived from the SI base unit for length, which is the meter (m).
2. Recall that volume is a measure of three-dimensional space, so the SI unit for volume is expressed as cubic meters, written as \(m^{3}\).
3. Recognize that while milliliters (mL), liters (L), and cubic centimeters (cm\(^{3}\)) are commonly used units of volume, they are not the SI base unit but rather derived or accepted units.
4. Note the relationships: 1 liter (L) = 1,000 milliliters (mL) = 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm\(^{3}\)), and 1 cubic meter (m\(^{3}\)) = 1,000 liters (L).
5. Conclude that the correct SI unit of volume among the options is the cubic meter (\(m^{3}\)), as it is directly based on the SI base unit for length.