Measurement

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What is volume?

Back

Volume is a measurement of the amount of space an object takes up.

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What is the basic unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?

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The basic unit of measurement for mass in the metric system is grams and/or kilograms.

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Convert 477 cm to kilometers.

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477 cm = 0.00477 km.

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Convert 20.7 g to milligrams.

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20.7 g = 20,700 mg.

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What tool is used to measure mass in science class?

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A triple beam balance is used to measure mass.

Front

What is the metric unit for measuring volume?

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The metric unit for measuring volume is liters.

Front

How many milliliters are in a liter?

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There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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The formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism is length × width × height.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is the metric unit for measuring length?

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The metric unit for measuring length is meters.