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Math Definitions - Letter M


Metric System

Definition of 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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