Metric System

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What is the metric system?

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The metric system is an international decimal system of measurement based on the meter, kilogram, and second as the fundamental units.

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What is the base unit for mass in the metric system?

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The base unit for mass in the metric system is the kilogram.

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How do you convert grams to kilograms?

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To convert grams to kilograms, divide the number of grams by 1000.

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How do you convert kilograms to grams?

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To convert kilograms to grams, multiply the number of kilograms by 1000.

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What is the base unit for length in the metric system?

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The base unit for length in the metric system is the meter.

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How many grams are in a kilogram?

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There are 1000 grams in a kilogram.

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How many meters are in a kilometer?

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There are 1000 meters in a kilometer.

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What is the relationship between millimeters and centimeters?

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There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.

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What is the relationship between centimeters and meters?

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There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

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What is the relationship between liters and milliliters?

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There are 1000 milliliters in a liter.