Chapter 2 Flashcards
How many inches in 1 foot?
12 inches
How many feet in 1 yard?
3 feet
How many feet in 1 mile?
5280 feet
How many pints in 1 quart?
2 pints
How many fluid ounces in 1 quart?
32 fluid ounces
How many quarts in 1 gallon?
4 quarts
How many ounces in 1 pound?
16 ounces
How many pounds in 1 ton?
2000 pounds
What is the basic unit for length and it’s abbreviation?
meter (m)
What is the basic unit for mass and it’s abbreviation?
gram (g)
What is the basic unit for volume and it’s abbreviation?
liter (L)
What is the basic unit for time and it’s abbreviation?
second (s)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^12?
tera- (T)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^9?
giga- (G)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^6?
mega- (M)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^3?
kilo- (k)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^2?
hecto- (h)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10^1?
deca- (da)
What is the prefix and symbol for 10 or 10^0 or 1=10^0?
basic units (m, g, L, s)