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1. Which basic SI conversion is incorrect?

• A. 1 cm = 10 mm
• B. 1 m = 100 cm
• C. 1 km = 1000 m
• D. 1 g = 100 mg

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct SI conversion for grams (g) to milligrams (mg) is 1 g = 1000 mg, not 100 mg. Therefore, option D is incorrect. Option A is correct as 1 cm is equal to 10 mm, option B is correct as 1 m equals 100 cm, and option C is correct as 1 km is equivalent to 1000 m. Understanding these basic SI conversions is essential for accurate measurements and calculations in various scientific fields.

2. Convert 0.004 to a ratio.

• A. 1:250
• B. 4:200
• C. 2:400
• D. 9:200

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.004 to a ratio, we can express it as 4/1000, which simplifies to 1/250. Therefore, the correct ratio is 1:250. Choice B (4:200) is incorrect as it simplifies to 1:50, not 1:250. Choice C (2:400) simplifies to 1:200, which is also incorrect. Choice D (9:200) simplifies to a ratio greater than 1:1, which is not equivalent to 1:250.

3. What is 0.25 mg to mcg?

• A. 250 mcg
• B. 25 mcg
• C. 2.5 mcg
• D. 2500 mcg

Correct answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams (mg) to micrograms (mcg), you multiply by 1000 because 1 mg is equal to 1000 mcg. Therefore, 0.25 mg is equal to 250 mcg. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not consider the correct conversion factor.

4. Which instrument is used to measure the mass of an object?

• A. thermometer
• B. balance scale
• C. scale
• D. caliper

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A balance scale is specifically designed to measure the mass of an object in grams or kilograms. It works based on the principle of balancing the unknown mass against a known mass. A thermometer is used to measure temperature, not mass, so choice A is incorrect. Choice C, 'scale,' is a bit vague and can refer to different types of scales, but a balance scale is the specific instrument used for measuring mass. Choice D, 'caliper,' is used for measuring dimensions such as length, width, or thickness, not mass.

5. What is 0.5 liters to milliliters?

• A. 500 ml
• B. 50 ml
• C. 5 ml
• D. 0.5 ml

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The question asks for the conversion of 0.5 liters to milliliters. The correct answer is 500 ml, which is derived from the standard conversion factor where 1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters. Choice B, 50 ml, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.05 liters to milliliters. Choice C, 5 ml, is incorrect as it corresponds to the conversion of 0.005 liters to milliliters. Choice D, 0.5 ml, is incorrect as it is the same value given in the question but in milliliters.

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