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What is the SI base unit for mass?
What is the SI base unit for mass?
How would you convert meters to centimeters using dimensional analysis?
How would you convert meters to centimeters using dimensional analysis?
What tool is used to measure large volume?
What tool is used to measure large volume?
What is the appropriate scale for small length measurements?
What is the appropriate scale for small length measurements?
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What is the curve at the top of a liquid in a container called?
What is the curve at the top of a liquid in a container called?
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What is the correct prefix for 0.000001 in the metric (SI) system?
What is the correct prefix for 0.000001 in the metric (SI) system?
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Which tool is appropriate for measuring smaller volume in the lab?
Which tool is appropriate for measuring smaller volume in the lab?
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If you wanted to measure a large mass in the metric (SI) system, which unit would be most appropriate?
If you wanted to measure a large mass in the metric (SI) system, which unit would be most appropriate?
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What is the curve at the top of a liquid in a container called?
What is the curve at the top of a liquid in a container called?
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If you wanted to measure a small length in the metric (SI) system, which unit would be most appropriate?
If you wanted to measure a small length in the metric (SI) system, which unit would be most appropriate?
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Study Notes
Measurement Units
- The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram (kg).
Converting Units
- To convert meters to centimeters using dimensional analysis, multiply the number of meters by 100 cm/m.
Tools for Measurement
- A graduated cylinder is used to measure large volumes.
- A micropipette is used to measure small volumes in the lab.
Measurement Scales
- The appropriate scale for small length measurements is the millimeter (mm) or micrometer (μm) scale.
- For large masses, the kilogram (kg) unit is most appropriate.
Liquid Properties
- The curve at the top of a liquid in a container is called the meniscus.
Prefixes in the Metric System
- The correct prefix for 0.000001 in the metric (SI) system is micro (μ).
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Test your knowledge of the metric (SI) system and dimensional analysis. Understand SI base units, prefixes, and how to convert between different units without altering the value.
