Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Mathematics: The Metric System of Measurement

Level: Standard 1

Metric System of Measurement 

The Metre
The metric system is a system of measuring. One of its units is known as the metre. The metre is used for measuring length. The symbol for measuring, using the metre is m. 

A metre (m) is about:
 Half the length of a bed
The height of a counter top
The height of a five year old

Mass
The mass of an object is defined as how much matter it contains.
Mass is measured by weighing.
Kilograms are used for measuring mass. 
The symbol for kilograms is kg. 

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