Asked by Herman Dorado on Apr 26, 2024
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In the metric system, 1 cm is equal to ________ mm.
A) 100
B) 1,000
C) 0.1
D) 10
E) 0.01
Metric System
A decimal system of weights and measures based on the meter, liter, and gram as units of length, capacity, and weight or mass, respectively.
Centimeter
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used for measuring small distances.
Millimeter
A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.
- Understand basic units of measurement in the metric system and conversion between units.
Verified Answer
BK
Blake KirbyApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
1 cm is equal to 10 mm. This is because the prefix "centi-" means one-hundredth, while the prefix "milli-" means one-thousandth. So, there are 10 millimeters in every centimeter.
Learning Objectives
- Understand basic units of measurement in the metric system and conversion between units.