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The symbol for meter in the metric system is __________. |
Lower case m |
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The symbol for gram in the metric system is ________. |
Lower case g |
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According to the metric system, 1 meter = 10 ______. |
dc (decimeter) |
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According to the metric system, 1 gram = 100 _______. |
cg (centigram) |
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What is the symbol for the metric unit microliter? |
ųL |
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A tera- prefix symbol is _____. |
A capital T |
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A giga- prefix symbol is ______. |
A capital G |
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A milli- prefix symbol is _____. |
A lower case m. |
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A kilo- prefix symbol is ________. |
A lower case k. |
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What does a capital K stand for in the SI system of measurement? |
Kelvin unit; used to measure temperature |
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What does cd stand for in the SI system of measurement? |
Candela; to measure light intensity |
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A pico- prefix symbol is represented by _______. |
A lower case p. |
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A nano- prefix symbol is represented by ____________. |
A lower case n. |
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A centi- prefix symbol is represented by _______. |
A lower case c. |
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A mega- prefix symbol is represented by _________. |
A capital M. |
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A deci- prefix is represented by _________. |
A lower case d. |
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A mole (mol) measures what in the SI system of units? |
Amount of substance |
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An ampere (A) measures what in the SI system of units? |
Electric current |
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Mass is measured by what in the SI system of units? |
Kilograms (kg) |
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Time is measured by what in the SI system of units? |
Second (s) |
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1 inch= |
2.54 centimeters |
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A lb= |
454 g |
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1 qt= |
946 mL |
