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1. What is it called when base units are combined, such as g/mL for density?

• A. combined units
• B. derived units
• C. base units
• D. calculated units

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: derived units. When base units (such as grams or milliliters) are combined, as seen in g/mL (grams per milliliter) for density, they form derived units. Derived units measure complex quantities that are derived from combinations of base units. Choice A, 'combined units,' is incorrect as it does not specifically refer to the formation of new units from base units. Choice C, 'base units,' is incorrect because base units are the fundamental units from which all other units are derived, not the combinations of units. Choice D, 'calculated units,' is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the concept of combining base units to form a new unit like g/mL for density.

2. How many centimeters are in one millimeter?

• A. 1/100 cm
• B. 0.1 cm
• C. 1 cm
• D. 10 cm

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 0.1 cm. One millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters, not 1/100th cm as mentioned in choice A. Choice C, 1 cm, is incorrect as a millimeter is smaller than a centimeter. Choice D, 10 cm, is incorrect as it incorrectly magnifies the conversion, making a millimeter larger than a centimeter. Therefore, the accurate conversion is that one millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters.

3. What mnemonic helps in recalling metric conversions?

• A. King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
• B. Kittens Have Delighted By Dancing Cool Moves
• C. Memorize Your Units Well
• D. Convert These Every Time

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The mnemonic 'King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk' aids in recalling metric prefixes in order: kilo-, hecto-, deca-, base (meter, liter, gram), deci-, centi-, milli-. Choice B does not provide a relevant mnemonic for metric conversions. Choices C and D do not offer a helpful phrase for remembering metric prefixes, making them incorrect.

4. Which of the following is equal to 0.16 inches?

• A. 0.016 inches
• B. 0.16 inches
• C. 1.6 inches
• D. 16 inches

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 0.16 inches. This value is already in its simplest form and represents sixteen one-hundredths of an inch. Choice A, 0.016 inches, is incorrect as it represents sixteen thousandths of an inch, not the given value. Choice C, 1.6 inches, is incorrect as it represents one and six-tenths inches, which is larger than the given value. Choice D, 16 inches, is incorrect as it represents sixteen inches, which is significantly larger than the given value of 0.16 inches.

5. Convert 3,540 liters to milliliters (mL).

• A. 354,000 mL
• B. 3,540,000 mL
• C. 35,400 mL
• D. 35,400,000 mL

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1,000 because there are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. Therefore, 3,540 liters × 1,000 = 3,540,000 milliliters. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert liters to milliliters. A, C, and D are off by a factor of 1,000, as they do not account for the conversion factor between liters and milliliters.

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