Measuring Length Pp

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Measuring Length A Measuring Length Tutorial By: Rachel, Sean, And Joey.

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Measuring Length

A Measuring Length Tutorial By: Rachel, Sean, And Joey.

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Length

Length - the longer dimension of an object as opposed to its width

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Ruler

Instrument for measuring length.

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Scale

The divisions of the units on a ruler.

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The Metric System

We use only the metric system in science.

Metric units are related in a “decimal” way. That means that each unit is either 10 (or a power of 10) times larger or smaller than other metric units.

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Metric Units

Millimeter - .001Centimeter - .01Decimeter - .1Meter - 1Decameter - 10Hectometer - 100Kilometer - 1000

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The Rulers Are Found…

In the front of the room on the supply table.