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T HE M ETRIC S YSTEM

The metric system is a unified measurement system based on powers of ten, designed for simplicity and ease of conversion. This guide outlines the key prefixes and their meanings, demonstrating how straightforward it is to convert between units. In class, we will explore practical applications of the metric system, including real-world examples like the mass of the Earth, which is 5983 yottagrams and increases by 40 gigagrams annually from cosmic sources. Join us as we delve into the metric system and its significance for the future!

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T HE M ETRIC S YSTEM

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  1. Name ____________________________________________ Date __________________ Period ________ THE METRIC SYSTEM The metric system, as your syllabus notes, is the wave of the future. It’s very easy to convert one type of unit to the next, because the whole kit-and-caboodle is based on powers of ten. Below, you’ll see some of the prefixes used in the system, and what they actually mean. In class, we’ll do some conversions to show you just how simple the system really is!

  2. The mass of the earth is 5983 Yg (yottagrams), and it gains another 40 Gg (gigagrams) every year from captured meteorites and cosmic dust

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