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What is a decimeter?
What is a decimeter?
- A unit of time
- A unit of mass
- A metric unit used to measure length or distance (correct)
- A unit of capacity
How many meters are in 1 dekameter?
How many meters are in 1 dekameter?
10
A milligram is equal to 0.01 grams.
A milligram is equal to 0.01 grams.
False (B)
What is the equivalent of 1 liter in milliliters?
What is the equivalent of 1 liter in milliliters?
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Weight measures how ______ an object is.
Weight measures how ______ an object is.
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What does capacity refer to?
What does capacity refer to?
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Study Notes
Metric Units of Measurement
- Decimeter: A unit measuring length or distance; equivalent to one-tenth of a meter (10 decimeters equal 1 meter).
- Dekameter: Used for measuring length or distance; equal to ten meters (1 dekameter equals 10 meters).
- Milligram: A measurement for mass; one milligram is one-thousandth of a gram (1 milligram equals 0.001 gram).
- Milliliter: Measurement of capacity; one milliliter equals one-thousandth of a liter (1 milliliter equals 0.001 liter).
Concepts of Weight and Capacity
- Weight: Refers to the heaviness of an object, indicating how much gravitational force is acting on it.
- Capacity: Denotes the volume of space a container can hold, essential for understanding liquid measurements and storage.
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