units: add page (#2038)

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+# units
+
+> Provide the conversion between two units of measure.
+> Typing 'search {{text}}' in the prompt will display a list of all of the units containing {{text}}.
+
+- Run in interactive mode:
+
+`units`
+
+- Show the conversion between two simple units:
+
+`units {{quarts}} {{tablespoons}}`
+
+- Convert between units with quantities:
+
+`units {{15 pounds}} {{kilograms}}`
+
+- Show the conversion between two compound units:
+
+`units {{"meters / second"}} {{"inches / hour"}}`
+
+- Show the conversion between units with different dimensions:
+
+`units {{"acres"}} {{"ft^2"}}`