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Mass

The Kilogram

Mass refers to the amount of matter in an object.

 

The base unit of mass in the metric system in the kilogram and is represented by kg.

 

Standard: 1 kilogram is equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), a platinum-iridium cylinder kept by the BIPM at Sèvres, France. 

Metric Units

 

1 Kilogram (km) = 1000 Grams (g)

1 Gram (g) = 1000 Milligrams (mg)

For your notes:

 

  • Practice with a simple balance

  • Write a reflection in your notebook 

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