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Metric Conversions

Metric Conversions. 8/20/13. Bellwork. What are the five metric prefixes ? mega- kilo- centi- milli- micro-. Today’s Agenda. Bellwork Metric conversions examples Finish “Measurement Activity” – Due by the end of class Start homework problems. The Week Ahead.

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Metric Conversions

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  1. Metric Conversions 8/20/13

  2. Bellwork • What are the five metric prefixes? • mega- • kilo- • centi- • milli- • micro-

  3. Today’s Agenda • Bellwork • Metric conversions examples • Finish “Measurement Activity” – Due by the end of class • Start homework problems

  4. The Week Ahead • Today’s Homework: Bring in your calculator for tomorrow • Due Thursday: #71-82 • Due Friday: #107-132

  5. Metric Prefixes (review)

  6. Metric Prefixes (review)

  7. Prefixes M (Mega-) k (kilo-) c (centi-) m (milli-) μ (micro-) Base Units m (meter) g (gram) s (second) L (liter) N (Newton) J (Joule) Prefixes and Base Units (review) (any prefix can go with a base unit)

  8. Domino Metric Conversions (step #4 - review) For metric dominoes: • The “multiplier” goes with the BASE unit, • And “1” goes with the PREFIX unit

  9. Metric Conversion Examples • Ex #1) 63200 mL to L • Ex #2) 438000 N to MN • Ex #3) 74100000 μJ to kJ • Ex #4) 0.0000323 Mg to mg

  10. Ex #1) 63200 mL to L

  11. Ex #2) 438000 N to MN

  12. Ex #3) 74100000 μJ to kJ

  13. Ex #4) 0.0000323 Mg to mg

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