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Is kilogram an si base unit?
Yes, the kilogram is the SI base unit for mass. Fun fact: the kilogram is the only SI base unit with a prefix.
In SI what are used with the names of the base unit to indicate the multiple of ten that is being used with the base in the base unit?
The metric prefix for 10 is deka-. This is similar (but different) from the metric prefix for 1/10 which is deci-
What is the SI prefix that represents 1000 times the base unit?
Kilo = 1,000 times the base unit Abbreviation = K Here is a link for all of the SI Prefixes and their decimal, short scale, long scale, and prefix as well as the symbol of abbreviation : http://.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SI_prefix Hope this helped!
What is the SI base unit for mass?
The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram
Can make a unit larger or smaller when it is added to the front of the unit?
An SI prefix, unless that unit already has a prefix.
Why do most si units contain prefix?
Because they indicate the relationship of the unit to the base unit
Is kilogram an si base unit?
Yes, the kilogram is the SI base unit for mass. Fun fact: the kilogram is the only SI base unit with a prefix.
What is the only SI base unit that includes a prefix?
kilogram
What is the only SI base unit that includes a decimal prefix?
kilogram
Is kilogram the only base unit with a prefix?
The kilogram is not a base unit, the gram is.Additional AnswerYes, you are quite correct, the kilogram is the only SI base unit with a prefix. The above answer is unfortunately incorrect.
What is the basic SI untis of measure for mass?
The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram. No, it doesn't make any sense for the base unit to have a prefix, but the gram is inconveniently small for "everyday" use.
In SI what are used with the names of the base unit to indicate the multiple of ten that is being used with the base in the base unit?
The metric prefix for 10 is deka-. This is similar (but different) from the metric prefix for 1/10 which is deci-
Is a SI (metric) base unit?
A second is a SI base unit.
What is the SI base unit for temperature?
The SI base unit for temperature is the kelvin.
Which of these are not a SI base unit yard or cm?
Neither is an SI base unit.
What is SI base unit for temperature?
The SI base unit for temperature is the kelvin.
What the si base unit for mass?
The SI base unit for mass is the kilogram
