Which SI base unit is used to express the volume measured by a graduated cylinder calibrated in milliliters?

• A. Cubic meter (m^3)
• B. Mole (mol)
• C. Gram (g)
• D. Liter (L)

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that volume is a measure of the amount of space an object or substance occupies.
2. Recall that the SI base units are the fundamental units defined by the International System of Units, and volume is not a base unit but a derived unit.
3. Recognize that volume is derived from length measurements, specifically cubic measurements of length (length × width × height).
4. Identify that the SI base unit for length is the meter (m), so the SI derived unit for volume is the cubic meter, expressed as \(m^{2} \times m = m^{3}\).
5. Note that milliliters (mL) and liters (L) are common units for volume but are not SI base units; milliliters are a subunit of liters, and liters are a non-SI unit accepted for use with SI, where 1 L = 0.001 \(m^{3}\).