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Math Definitions - Letter M
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Metric System
Definition of Metric System
The metric system is a system of weights and measures that has been adopted by many countries of the world.
Australia started to adopt the metric system in 1970.
The standard metric units are:
- length: the metre
- mass: the kilogram
- time: the second
For example,
- There are \(1,000\) millimetres in a metre.
- There are \(1,000\) kilograms in a tonne.
- There are \(10,000\) square metres in a hectare.
- \(1\) centimetre is \(\dfrac{1}{100}\) metres.
- \(1\) cubic centimetre is equal to \(1\) millilitre.
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter M
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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