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There is no such thing as smallest unit in the metric system. For example, the official prefix for the smallest unit is "yocto-", which is one septillionth (10^-24). But measurements can go on to 10^-11 yoctometres which is the Planck length, the smallest measurable distance.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe prefix which denotes the smallest fraction of a base unit is yocto-. Yocto represents 1 x 10-24, so one yoctometre is 0.000 000 000 000 000 000 000 001 metres.
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Define a metric unit?
A metric unit is a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system, based on meters and kilograms and seconds.
What is the base unit of centi in the metric system?
In the metric system, "centi" is a prefix: it is not a measurement unit of any kind.
How is mass the identified in the metric system?
The basic measurement unit is a kilogram.
What unit of measurement do you use to measure mass in the metric system?
The base unit of mass is the kilogram.
Is a gram measurement of a weight in the metric system?
Yes, its the base unit for measuring mass.
What is metric unit is?
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Define a metric unit?
A metric unit is a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system, based on meters and kilograms and seconds.
What is the base unit of centi in the metric system?
In the metric system, "centi" is a prefix: it is not a measurement unit of any kind.
What is the unit of measurement for length in the metric system?
The unit of length is the metre.
What is the basic unit of measurement in the metric system?
meter
What is the basic unit of length in the metric system of measurement?
the meter
What is the most common metric unit for volume?
The Liter is the most common unit of measurement for volume in the metric system
How is length identified in the metric system?
The basic measurement unit is a metre.
How is mass the identified in the metric system?
The basic measurement unit is a kilogram.
What unit of measurement do you use to measure mass in the metric system?
The base unit of mass is the kilogram.
Is a gram measurement of a weight in the metric system?
Yes, its the base unit for measuring mass.
What is the metric unit of measurement similar to an inch in the English system?
a centimeter is closest
