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Metric System, The: Converting Metric Units: Unit Cancellation and Moving Decimals
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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
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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: Summary: The Metric System
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Metric System, The: Summary: The Metric System

This clip summarizes the Metric System, explaining that, "…the prefixes of metric units are the key to understanding the Metric System." The clip notes that there are two methods of converting metric units: moving decimals and unit cancellation. Th...

Metric System, The: Metric Units, Prefixes, Equivalences and Abbreviations
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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
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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...

Measurement and Unit Conversion: Unit Conversion and Cancellation
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Measurement and Unit Conversion: Unit Conversion and Cancellation

This clip takes the student through the process of solving problems involving unit equivalences for time. As part of this process, it introduces a number of important terms and concepts, including unit conversion and unit cancellation.

Measurement and Unit Conversion: Summary: Measurement and Unit Conversion
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Measurement and Unit Conversion: Summary: Measurement and Unit Conversion

This clip summarizes measurement and unit conversion. The clip explains methods for converting from one unit to another, including "...the method in which we always multiply. This method is called 'unit cancellation.' In unit cancellation, we use a ...

Fluid Volume: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems
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Fluid Volume: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems

This clip explores the conversion of units between the U.S. Customary System and the Metric System. The clip explains that the transition factor for converting from a metric unit to a U.S. unit is 1.06 quarts over 1 liter.

Length: Converting Between the U.S. Customary and Metric Systems
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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...

Fluid Volume: Practical Problems: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems
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Fluid Volume: Practical Problems: Converting Between Metric and U.S. Customary Systems

This clip provides practical problems that are solved by converting between metric and U.S. units. The problems include figuring out a hospital's requirements for antiseptic solution, the capacity of an automobile's gas tank, the amount of cough syr...