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What are the prefixes for the metric system in order left to right?
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Factor Name Symbol
1024 yotta Y
1021 zetta Z
1018 exa E
1015 peta P
1012 tera T
109 giga G
106 mega M
103 kilo k
102 hecto h
101 deca da
10-1 deci d
10-2 centi c
10-3 milli m
10-6 micro µ
10-9 nano n
10-12 pico p
10-15 femto f
10-18 atto a
10-21 zepto z
10-24 yocto y
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThey are
yotta, zetta, exa, peta, tera, giga, mega,
kilo, hecto, deca,
unit,
deci, centi, milli,
micro, nano, pico, femto, atto, zepto, yocto.
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∙ 12y agoKilogram;hectogram;decagram;decigram;centigram milligram
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∙ 12y agomicro- milli- centi- deci- . deca- hecto- kilo- mega- giga-
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∙ 10y agoBatman, Robin, Joker, Brick
Hope this helped!
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∙ 13y agoSMALLEST< milli...centi...deci...(base unit)...deka.(<-those two might be switched and might have different spelling).hecta...killo
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What are all of the proper units of mass in the metric system?
in the mks (SI) metric, the base unit is kilogram. in the cgs metric system, the base unit is gram. There are many prefixes that can be added to gram to determine the magnitude in power of ten. See related link for a list of prefixes. Right, and don't forget the tonne. Though equivalent to 1 megagram or 1000 kg the word tonne is commonly used.
When using the metric system conversions which require division can be made by moving the decimal to the?
figure it out yourselfLEFT
Why does the decimal moves when you are converting in the metric system?
Because conversion in the decimal system is based on multiplication (or division) by powers of ten. Each multiplication by ten is equivalent to moving the decimal point one place to the right.
What is the meaning of measuement of length in metric system?
Length is one of the basic familiar dimensions - 'how far to the store?', etc. The unit of length in the SI (metric) system is the metre, nowadays defined by the wavelength of certain atomic transitions. With the concept of length we may compare the size of different things. Ranging from the microscopic right up to the interstellar.
What in the metric system is ten times smaller or ten times bigger?
In the metric system, each measurement is ten times smaller or larger than the previous or next measurement. For example, a millimeter is ten times smaller than a centimeter. A centimeter is ten times smaller than a decimeter, and so on. This chart may be helpful The column on the far left lists the measurements in order from largest to smallest, top to bottom. The three columns on the right list the name of the measurement and the abbreviation.
Write the prefixes for the metric system in order left to right?
The common ones are:Kilo Hecto Deca Unit (Meter, gram, Liter) Deci Centi millik h da M g L d c m
What are all of the proper units of mass in the metric system?
in the mks (SI) metric, the base unit is kilogram. in the cgs metric system, the base unit is gram. There are many prefixes that can be added to gram to determine the magnitude in power of ten. See related link for a list of prefixes. Right, and don't forget the tonne. Though equivalent to 1 megagram or 1000 kg the word tonne is commonly used.
Does Mexico use Celsius?
Right. Mexico uses the decimal system (meters, liters, Celsius).
When converting a kilogram to a gram how many places to the right would you move the decimal?
In the metric system the prefixes denote a numerical value: Kilo- is one thousand Since a kilogram is one thousand times bigger than a gram, just move your decimal place to the right three places
To convert measurements in the metric syste you can move the decimal point left or right. Why does this work?
This is because the metric system and our number system are both based on powers of ten.
Was it right to sign the treaty of the meter and then not switch to the metric system?
No:( The metric system is much simpler in my opinion and is used by the rest of the world. I guess this is what makes the USA unique though.
When using the metric system conversions which require division can be made by moving the decimal to the?
figure it out yourselfLEFT
What number system in the metric system based on?
10. I think. If this is a homework question, don't put this as your answer. I'm pretty sure this is right though.
Why the metric system called a decimal system of measurement?
A decimal number is a way of representing a number in such a way that the place value of each digit is ten times that of the digit to its right. Measurement units in the metric system are related to one another by multiples of powers of ten (or 1000).
Why doesn't the USA use the metric system?
Well USA doesn't use the metric system because of 2 reasons. 1. They are used to using the customary system (but they use the metric system often) Example: A liter of Coca Cola. 2. Money issues. (If USA were to switch to the metric system they would have to use a lot of money to change signs and maybe even instead of putting miles in cars kilometers). By the way I think we are the only country that uses metric system all over the world.(I think some people use it in Canada but I don't know) If interested about more ask more questions and I will try to answer them as soon as possible. EDIT___________________________________________________________EDIT Most countries use the metric system. The USA is one of the few countries that doesn't use it. EDIT___________________________________________________________EDIT Those may be right answers, I don't know much. But, I DO know that we also don't use the metric system. Because, since we hated the British we didn't want to be like them. They use the metric system because it seemed easier, well, 100 cm = 1 m. And 100oC is Boiling point - things like that. Why we hated the British? That's a question for Social Studies! - A 6th grade answer from a 6th grade student! :) EDIT___________________________________________________________EDIT The FRENCH invented the metric system.
Is there a website where you can ask questions about the metric system and it will answer them?
Yes, there are websites where you can ask questions about the metric system and get answers. You are on one of them right now. General questions about the MKS system abound here. You can get conversions, too. If you need conversions from one unit to another, there are a number of websites that can do that very quickly because they have a conversion engine. Google is just one. Your search argument might be "1 mile to feet" or "33.6 cm to mm" or something similar. If you have other questions about the metric system, you can pose them here and the Community will try to provide an answer.
Why does the decimal moves when you are converting in the metric system?
Because conversion in the decimal system is based on multiplication (or division) by powers of ten. Each multiplication by ten is equivalent to moving the decimal point one place to the right.
