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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. Convert 34.5 grams to kilograms (kg).

• A. 3.45 kg
• B. 34.5 kg
• C. 345 kg
• D. 3.45 grams

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert grams to kilograms, divide by 1,000 since there are 1,000 grams in a kilogram. Therefore, 34.5 grams ÷ 1,000 = 0.0345 kilograms. The correct answer is 3.45 kg (not 3.45 grams, which is the amount given in the initial question). Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not involve the conversion from grams to kilograms. Choice D is also incorrect as it presents the value in grams instead of kilograms.

3. 10^6 m can be expressed as ____.

• A. 1 kilometer
• B. 1 megameter
• C. 1 gigameter
• D. 1 terameter

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 1 kilometer. 10^6 meters is equivalent to 1 kilometer, not 1 megameter. The prefix 'kilo-' represents a factor of 10^3 or one thousand, which is the appropriate conversion in this case. Choice B, 1 megameter, would be 10^6 meters squared. Choices C and D, 1 gigameter and 1 terameter, would represent even larger distances, as 'giga-' represents 10^9 and 'tera-' represents 10^12.

4. What does 'km' stand for in the metric system?

• A. kilometer
• B. kilomole
• C. kilobyte
• D. knot

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the metric system, 'km' stands for kilometer, which is a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. This choice is correct as 'kilometer' is the standard unit for measuring long distances. Choice B, 'kilomole,' is incorrect as it is a unit in chemistry representing a quantity of substance. Choice C, 'kilobyte,' is incorrect as it is a unit of digital information storage, not a unit of measurement. Choice D, 'knot,' is incorrect as it is a unit of speed used in navigation and aeronautics, not a unit of length in the metric system.

5. What is the equivalent of 0.3 mg in ml?

• A. 0.3 ml
• B. 3 ml
• C. 30 ml
• D. 0.03 ml

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 0.3 ml. To convert milligrams (mg) to milliliters (ml), you typically need the substance's density. However, in many medical contexts, especially with liquid medications similar in density to water, 0.3 mg is commonly assumed to be equivalent to 0.3 ml. Choice B (3 ml) is incorrect as it is 10 times greater than the correct conversion. Choice C (30 ml) is incorrect as it is 100 times greater than the correct conversion. Choice D (0.03 ml) is incorrect as it is one-tenth of the correct conversion.

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