MATHS - Numbers - Conversions

The video tutorial explains the metric system's role in simplifying conversions between different units of measurement, such as millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers. It highlights the importance of understanding powers of 10 in these conversions. The tutorial addresses common misconceptions in area conversions, explaining that 1 square meter equals 10,000 square centimeters. It further explores volume conversions, illustrating that 1 cubic meter contains 1,000,000 cubic centimeters. The video concludes with a discussion on converting cubic measurements to capacities, emphasizing that 1 liter equals 1,000 cubic centimeters and 1 cubic meter equals 1,000 liters.

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

• Millimeter

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Kilometer

How many times do you need to divide a meter value to convert it to kilometers?

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

How many square centimeters are there in one square meter?

• 1,000

• 100,000

• 100

• 10,000

To convert 4,500 square centimeters to square meters, how many times should you divide by 10?

• Four times

• Three times

• Five times

• Two times

How many cubic centimeters are there in one cubic meter?

• 10,000

• 1,000,000

• 100,000

• 1,000

What is the relationship between a liter and a cubic centimeter?

• 1 liter = 10,000 cm³

• 1 liter = 100 cm³

• 1 liter = 1,000 cm³

• 1 liter = 100,000 cm³

How many liters are there in one cubic meter?

• 10,000

• 100

• 10

• 1,000