I BELEIVE THAT IS WHAT IT IS CALLED. WE ARE STARTING TO GO INTO THIS SYSTEM AT SCHOOL. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS AS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN THIS. IT IS CONFUSING FOR ME.
Memorize the prefixes; i.e., milli, centi, deci, etc. (and their order), then everything converts by a factor of 10 from one to another. Post one or two or your problems and tell us what you are having trouble understanding.
Well it's going from any units to others and weight as well. I just wouldn't even know what to post. I would like to know if there is a way to help me know when to multiply when to divide (10's) and how to know to get from one unit to another if I am given a question of centimeters and mm to go to dcm to whatever else there is.
The easy way to do it is to make sure the units you don't want cancel to leave the units you want to keep. For example, convert 1.20 cm to mm. I know that 1 cm = 10 mm; therefore,
1.20 <color=blue>cm</color=blue> x (10 <color=red>mm</color=red>/1 <color=blue>cm</color=blue>) = 12.0 <color=red>mm</color=red>
I hope the colors turn out ok. Note how the cm (color blue and in the numerator) cancels with cm in the denominator--also colored blue) but nothing cancels out the mm unit in the numerator (colored red) so the unit we get is mm. Tell us what you don't understand about this if it isn't clear.
The colors didn't work for me so here is another post with all that garbage omitted.
The easy way to do it is to make sure the units you don't want cancel to leave the units you want to keep. For example, convert 1.20 cm to mm. I know that 1 cm = 10 mm; therefore,
1.20 cm x(10 mm/1 cm) = 12.0 mm
Note how the cm in the numerator cancels with cm in the denominator but nothing cancels out the mm unit in the numerator so the unit we get is mm. Tell us what you don't understand about this if it isn't clear.
the speed limit on the highway is usually 106.6_/h or 29_/s
i hate metrics
i think mectrics are easy but SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE TO DO THIS FOR SCIENCE!! I REALLY NEED TO KNOW THIS AND NOBODY KNOW EXCEPT MY SCIENCE TEACHER MR.JENKINS!!!!! OMGSH SOME1 PLZ!!!
Understanding and using the metric system can seem confusing at first, but with some practice, it can become more intuitive. Here are a few steps that can help you learn and navigate the metric system:
1. Familiarize yourself with the prefixes: The metric system uses prefixes to indicate different magnitudes of units. Common prefixes include milli-, centi-, deci-, kilo-, etc. Memorizing these prefixes and their corresponding values can greatly simplify conversions.
2. Understand the base units: Each metric system unit has a base unit. For example, the base unit of length is the meter, and the base unit of mass is the kilogram. Knowing the base units can help you understand the relationships between different metric units.
3. Use conversion factors: Conversion factors are ratios that help convert between different units. For example, 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters, so the conversion factor is 1 meter/100 centimeters. By multiplying or dividing by the appropriate conversion factor, you can convert between units.
4. Cancel out units: When converting between units, use conversion factors in such a way that the unwanted units cancel out, leaving only the desired units. This involves multiplying by a conversion factor where the unwanted unit is in the denominator and the desired unit is in the numerator. This ensures that the units you don't want are eliminated in the calculation.
For example, let's say you want to convert 1.20 cm to mm. Since 1 cm is equal to 10 mm, you can set up the conversion factor as 10 mm/1 cm. Multiply 1.20 cm by the conversion factor, and the cm units will cancel out, leaving you with the desired unit, which is mm. The result would be 12.0 mm.
Remember, practice is key to becoming more comfortable with metric system conversions. You can try solving various conversion problems and practicing canceling out units to build your understanding.
As for your comment about the speed limit, it seems that you prefer using a different system of measurement. It's important to recognize that different countries and regions use different measurement systems, and it's always useful to have a basic understanding of multiple systems. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!