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(a)
The metric unit to be used for measurement in the given situation.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Metric system is an internationally accepted decimal system in which measurement is based on meter, kilogram and seconds for measuring length, mass and time respectively. In metric system for measuring length, various prefix with meter depending on how large or small the length is. For example, for measuring the distance between two cities, appropriate unit would be kilometer. On the other hand, for measuring the diameter of a molecule, appropriate units would be nanometers.
Given:Width of hand
For measuring width of hand, appropriate metric unit would be centimeter.
(b)
The metric unit to be used for measurement in the given situation,
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Metric system is an internationally accepted decimal system in which measurement is based on meter, kilogram and seconds for measuring length, mass and time respectively. In metric system for measuring length, various prefix with meter depending on how large or small the length is. For example, for measuring the distance between two cities, appropriate unit would be kilometer. On the other hand, for measuring the diameter of a molecule, appropriate units would be nanometers.
Given:Thickness of book cover
For measuring thickness of book cover, appropriate metric unit would be millimeter.
(c)
The metric unit to be used for measurement in the given situation,
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Metric system is an internationally accepted decimal system in which measurement is based on meter, kilogram and seconds for measuring length, mass and time respectively. In metric system for measuring length, various prefix with meter depending on how large or small the length is. For example, for measuring the distance between two cities, appropriate unit would be kilometer. On the other hand, for measuring the diameter of a molecule, appropriate units would be nanometers.
Given:The height of a classroom
For measuring height of a classroom, appropriate metric unit would be meter.
(d)
The metric unit to be used for measurement in the given situation,
(d)
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Metric system is an internationally accepted decimal system in which measurement is based on meter, kilogram and seconds for measuring length, mass and time respectively. In metric system for measuring length, various prefix with meter depending on how large or small the length is. For example, for measuring the distance between two cities, appropriate unit would be kilometer. On the other hand, for measuring the diameter of a molecule, appropriate units would be nanometers.
Given:The distance from home to classroom
For measuring distance from home to classroom, appropriate metric unit would be kilometer.
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