Grams to Milligrams Conversion

The video tutorial explains how to convert grams to milligrams by using conversion fractions. It starts with understanding that 1 gram equals 1,000 milligrams. The tutorial then demonstrates how to set up and use conversion fractions to perform the conversion, resulting in 67 grams being equal to 67,000 milligrams. The process involves multiplying by the appropriate conversion fraction to cancel out units and arrive at the correct answer.

What is the initial problem presented in the video?

• Converting grams to kilograms

• Converting grams to milligrams

• Converting milligrams to grams

• Converting kilograms to grams

How many milligrams are there in one gram?

• 100 milligrams

• 500 milligrams

• 1,000 milligrams

• 10,000 milligrams

Which of the following is a correct conversion factor for grams to milligrams?

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10,000 milligrams

Why is it important to understand the conversion factor?

• To add different units

• To subtract units

• To correctly convert between units

• To divide units

What is the significance of the number 1,000 in the conversion process?

• It is the number of grams in a milligram

• It is the number of grams in a kilogram

• It is the number of milligrams in a kilogram

• It is the number of milligrams in a gram

What is the correct conversion factor to use for this problem?

• 1 gram = 10,000 milligrams

• 1 gram = 100 milligrams

• 1 gram = 10 milligrams

• 1 gram = 1,000 milligrams

What is the first step in setting up the conversion from grams to milligrams?

• Make the grams a fraction over one

• Multiply grams by 1,000

• Subtract the grams from milligrams

• Add the grams and milligrams

What is the first step in solving the conversion problem?

• Multiply grams by milligrams

• Make grams a fraction over one

• Subtract grams from milligrams

• Add grams and milligrams

Why do we need to have grams in the denominator of the conversion fraction?

• To divide grams by milligrams

• To multiply grams by milligrams

• To cancel out the grams

• To add grams and milligrams

What is the purpose of using a conversion fraction?

• To divide the units

• To subtract the units

• To add different units

• To cancel out the original unit