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Ch.1 - Matter, Measurement & Problem Solving
Chapter 1, Problem 59c

Complete the table. c. 122.355 s _____ms _____ks

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one set of units to another. In this case, it involves converting seconds (s) to milliseconds (ms) and kiloseconds (ks). Understanding the relationships between these units is essential, as 1 second equals 1,000 milliseconds and 1 kilosecond equals 1,000 seconds.
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Metric Prefixes

Metric prefixes are used to denote multiples or fractions of units in the metric system. For example, 'milli-' indicates a factor of 10^-3 (one-thousandth), while 'kilo-' indicates a factor of 10^3 (one thousand). Familiarity with these prefixes helps in understanding how to scale units appropriately during conversions.
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Time Measurement

Time measurement is a fundamental concept in physics and chemistry, where precise timing is crucial for experiments and calculations. Understanding how to measure and convert time units accurately is important for interpreting data and results in scientific contexts, such as reaction rates or time-dependent processes.
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