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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. What is the equivalent of 35.4 centimeters in kilometers (km)?

• A. 0.00354 km
• B. 0.000354 km
• C. 0.00345 km
• D. 0.0345 km

Correct answer: B

Rationale: To convert centimeters to kilometers, you need to divide by 100,000 since there are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer. Therefore, 35.4 cm ÷ 100,000 = 0.000354 km. Choice A (0.00354 km) is incorrect as it represents dividing by 10,000, not 100,000. Choice C (0.00345 km) is incorrect as the last digit is different from the correct answer. Choice D (0.0345 km) is incorrect as it represents dividing by 1,000, not by 100,000.

3. 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.

4. What is 0.02 as a ratio?

• A. 1:50
• B. 1:20
• C. 2:100
• D. 4:20

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To convert 0.02 to a ratio, you need to express it as a fraction. 0.02 is equivalent to 2/100. Simplifying this fraction gives you 1/50. So, the correct ratio for 0.02 is 1:50. Choice A is correct because it accurately represents the ratio of 0.02. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: B is not the simplified form of 0.02, C simplifies to 1:50, not 2:40, and D is not the correct simplified ratio for 0.02.

5. What is the metric prefix for 10^-12 and how does it relate to meters?

• A. pico- (p) = 10^-12 meters
• B. nano- (n) = 10^-12 meters
• C. femto- (f) = 10^-12 meters
• D. pico- (p) = 10^-15 meters

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'femto-' stands for 10^-15, making femtometer equal to 10^-15 meters. The incorrect choices are A and B because 'pico-' represents 10^-12 (picometer) and 'nano-' represents 10^-9 (nanometer), respectively. Choice D is also incorrect as 'pico-' is associated with 10^-12, not 10^-15.

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