Activity-3 1-12-11 Dimensional Analysis/Metric System

List the common units for mass, volume, and length in the metric system.

Mass-  Milligram, Gram, Kilogram, Metric Ton

Volume- Mililiter, Cubic Centimeter, Liter, Cubic Meter

Length- Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter, Kilometer

List the common prefixes for "big" metric items and "small" metric items.

Small  Mass = Ounces    Volume = Mililete    Length = Centemeter          
Big  Mass = Pounds   Volume = Gallon   Length = Yard

Convert 12 inches into m.

12in x 1m/39.37 in = .305 m

 

Convert 30 mpg to km/l.

30 miles/ 1 gallon x 1.61 km/ 1 mile x  1 gallon/ 3.79 liters=

30 x 1.61= 48.3/ 3.79= 12.74 km per liter