Metric System, The: Converting Metric Units: Unit Cancellation and Moving Decimals
This clip explains how to convert metric units using the unit cancellation method, which uses unit equivalences and conversion factors. The clip also points out that moving decimal points is a simple way to convert between metric units, although som...
Metric System, The: Practical Problems in Converting Metric Units
This clip explains how to solve unit conversion problems using the decimal method and the unit cancellation method. Following the final problem, the clip explains that, "
both methods of converting centimeters to meters give us the same answer. So ...
Metric System, The: Metric Units, Prefixes, Equivalences and Abbreviations
This clip presents the units for length, fluid volume and mass used in the Metric System. The clip also provides some of the key prefixes and abbreviations for Metric System units of measurement, as well as unit equivalences.
Metric System, The: Solving Conversion Problems: The Decimal Method and the Unit Cancellation Method
This clip explains how to solve unit conversion problems using the decimal method and the unit cancellation method. The clip points out that, "
the advantage of unit cancellation is that you're not likely to make mistakes with decimals. The advanta...
Metric System, The: Introduction to the Metric System
This clip explains that the United States stands virtually alone in using the U.S. Customary System of Measurement (also known as the English System). Most of the world uses the Metric System. The clip lays out the Metric System equivalences for the...
Measurement and Unit Conversion: Units of Measurement and Denominate Numbers
This clip talks about the important role measurement plays in daily life. The clip also explains that denominate numbers, which consist of a number and a unit, are used whenever something is measured. Finally, the clip mentions the United States Cus...
Length: Converting Between the U.S. Customary and Metric Systems
This clip explains how to use both the unit cancellation and decimal methods to convert between the U.S. Customary and Metric Systems. "To convert between the two systems," the clip states, "we'll use a new equivalence: 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeter...
Compound Denominate Numbers: Working With Metric Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip explains how working with metric compound denominate numbers differs from compound denominate numbers in the U.S. Customary System. "In the Metric System, we don't usually see a value like 21 meters 72 centimeters," the clip states. "Inste...
Fluid Volume: Summary: Fluid Volume
This clip reviews the key points in the lesson on fluid volume, including the equivalences for units in the U.S. Customary System and the Metric System. The clip also re-visits the idea that it's possible to convert between units of fluid volume and...
Area and Volume: Finding the Area of an Irregular Polygon
This clip explains how to find the area of an irregular polygon that contains a right triangle and rectangle. "To solve the problem," the clips states, "
we'll find the area of the triangle, find the area of the rectangle, then we'll add both areas...