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Measurement

A common measurement system Measurement Notes A common measurement system SI or International System of Measurement - a single, standard system of measurement Scientists use the metric system when collecting data and performing experiments. The metric system is a decimal system based on multiples of 10.

Common si prefixes and base units Symbol Meaning kilo- k 1000 hecto- h 100 deci- d 0.1 centi- c 0.01 milli- m 0.001 Base Quantity Unit Symbol Mass Gram g Distance Meter m Volume Liter l Temperature Celsius ⁰C Combine prefix and base unit to represent measurement

Relating to the metric system A meter is about the length of a doorway

Relating to the metric system A track is 400 m

Relating to the metric system 2 liters

Relating to the metric system A drop is about one milliliter

Relating to the metric system A paperclip weighs about a gram

Relating to the metric system Two loaves a bread weight about 1 kilogram

Relating to the metric system Room temperature is 23-25 degrees celsius