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Which of the following is NOT an SI base unit?
Which of the following is NOT an SI base unit?
- Kilogram
- Second
- Gram (correct)
- Meter
Which unit should you attach a prefix to represent larger and smaller values of an object's mass?
Which unit should you attach a prefix to represent larger and smaller values of an object's mass?
- Microgram
- Gram (correct)
- Kilogram
- Milligram
What is the final distance mentioned in the text?
What is the final distance mentioned in the text?
- 4,493 miles
- 4,493 centimeters
- 4,493 km (correct)
- 4,493 meters
What is the only SI base unit whose name and symbol include a prefix?
What is the only SI base unit whose name and symbol include a prefix?
What is the purpose of attaching prefix names to the unit name 'gram' in the metric system?
What is the purpose of attaching prefix names to the unit name 'gram' in the metric system?
What is the significance of the kilogram in the metric system?
What is the significance of the kilogram in the metric system?
Why has most of the world embraced the modern metric system?
Why has most of the world embraced the modern metric system?
What are the advantages of using a prefix system based on powers of 10 when measuring physical quantities?
What are the advantages of using a prefix system based on powers of 10 when measuring physical quantities?
How can you convert a length measured in meters to millimeters?
How can you convert a length measured in meters to millimeters?
Why would it be more practical to measure the distance between New York City and Los Angeles in kilometers?
Why would it be more practical to measure the distance between New York City and Los Angeles in kilometers?