Convert Between Systems Measurement Worksheet With Answers Page 6
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19Since 1 gram of water has a volume of 1 milliliter and 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams, then 1 kilogram, or 1,000 grams, of
water has a volume of 1,000 × 1 milliliter or 1,000 milliliters, which is also equivalent to 1 L.
ANSWER:
4-7 Convert Between Systems
1,000 mL or 1 L
Persevere with Problems
16.
The distance from Earth to the Sun is approximately 93 million miles. About how many
gigameters is this? Round to the nearest hundredth. (Hint: In 1 gigameter there are about 621,118.01 miles.)
SOLUTION:
Since 1 gigameter ≈ 621,118.01 miles, multiply by
.
So, the distance from the Earth to the Sun is approximately 149.73 gigameters.
ANSWER:
about 149.73 gigameters
Be Precise
Order the set of measures from greatest to least.
17. 1.2 cm, 0.6 in., 0.031 m, 0.1 ft
SOLUTION:
Convert each measure to meters.
Convert 1.2 centimeters to meters.
Use the relationship 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter.
Convert 0.6 inch to meters.
Since 1 inch ≈ 2.54 centimeters and 1 centimeter = 0.01 meter, multiply by
or
.
Convert 0.1 foot to meters.
Since 1 foot ≈ 0.3 meter, multiply by
.
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So, 1.2 centimeters is 0.012 meter, 0.6 inch is approximately 0.02 meter, and 0.1 foot is approximately 0.03 meter.
Since
, the order from greatest to least is 0.031 m, 0.1 ft, 0.6 in. and 1.2 cm.
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