SI Units Study Flashcard

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Which SI unit is used to measure time?

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The SI unit used to measure time is the second (s).

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What is the symbol for the prefix kilo?

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The symbol for the prefix kilo is 'k', which represents a factor of 1,000.

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Convert 78,000 mm to m.

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78,000 mm is equal to 78 m.

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An object with which of the following densities will float on water? 0.7 g/cm³, 1.2 g/cm³, 3.5 g/cm³, 11.4 g/cm³

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An object with a density of 0.7 g/cm³ will float on water, as it is less dense than water (1 g/cm³).

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What scientific tool is best to measure the length of a classroom?

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The best tool to measure the length of a classroom is a Meter Stick.

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What is the SI unit for measuring mass?

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The SI unit for measuring mass is the kilogram (kg).

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What does the prefix 'centi' mean in the metric system?

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The prefix 'centi' means one hundredth (1/100) or 0.01.

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How many millimeters are in a meter?

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There are 1,000 millimeters in a meter.

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What is the SI unit for measuring temperature?

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The SI unit for measuring temperature is the Kelvin (K).

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What is the symbol for the prefix 'mega'?

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The symbol for the prefix 'mega' is 'M', which represents a factor of 1,000,000.