Mass Measurement: English and Metric Systems

Mass Measurement: English and Metric Systems

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Science, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the two main systems of measurement: the English system and the metric system. It details how mass is measured in each system, with the English system using pounds and ounces, while the metric system uses grams, kilograms, and milligrams. The tutorial compares the two systems, highlighting that a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds and consists of 1000 grams. It further explains that smaller objects are measured in grams and even smaller ones in milligrams, with 1000 milligrams making up a gram.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the two systems of measurement commonly used in the United States and England?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How is mass measured in the English system of measurement?

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What is the equivalent of 1 kilogram in pounds?

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How many grams are there in 1 kilogram?

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What is a milligram in relation to a gram?

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