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Chapter 2: Q. 2.31 (page 38)

Write the abbreviation for each of the following units:

a. milligram

b. deciliter

c. kilometer

d. picogram

Short Answer

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(a) The abbreviation is,mg

(b) The abbreviation is,dL

(c) The abbreviation is,km

(d) The abbreviation is,pg

Step by step solution

01

Part (a) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find out the abbreviation for milligram

02

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

Milli is represented bym

And gram is represented by g

So, the abbreviation for milligram is, mg

03

Part (b) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find out the abbreviation for deciliter

04

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

Deci is represented by d

And liter is represented by L

So, the abbreviation for deciliter is, dL

05

Part (c) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find out the abbreviation for kilometer

06

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation  

We know that,

Kilo is represented byk

And meter is represented by m

So, the abbreviation for kilometer is,km

07

Part (d) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find out the abbreviation for picogram

08

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation  

We know that,

Pico is represented byp

And gram is represented byg

So, the abbreviation for picogram is,pg

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On a typical day, medical personnel may encounter several situations involving measurement. State the name and type of measurement indicated by the units in each of the following:
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(c)1g=Kg

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