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What is the unit to measure an angle?
When measuring angles one does so using degrees, minutes, and seconds.We can also use radians.
What is the most common unit of measure for angles?
degrees True, but advanced mathematicians, although a lot fewer in number, are likely to use radians.
What instrument used to measure angles?
use a protractor to measure angles
What tool do you use to measure the volume of a rectangular solid?
A ruler or tape measure.
How do you measure a line segment in inches?
Use a ruler, place one end at 0 and where ever the other end is, thats how long the segment is. GOOD LUCK!
What unit would you use to measure the distances from?
you would measure distances in centimetres, metres and kilo metres.
What unit would you use to measure large distances?
Miles or Kilometers
What unit do we use to measure really big distances?
metres, kilometres .................................
What unit would you use to measure the distances from stars?
To measure the distance of stars you have to measure by light years.
Why did the Au is not used to measure distances on earth?
AU is not used to measure the distances on earth, because a astronomical unit is a unit of measurement equal to the distance between Earth and Sun. So that's why you cannot use Au for measure the distances on Earth.
When measuring long distances in customary units other than miles what metric unit of measure would you use for the same distance?
Kilometers
Why is the light year a useful unit for measure distances to stars?
Because it is a large number, suitable for large distances. Astronomers also like to use the unit Parsec.
When might you use a meter stick?
to measure long distances
Why can't you use the kilometer to measure small distances?
You can use the kilometer to measure small distances, but it is inconvenient to do so. A kilometer is a unit of measurement for a large distance. It is more accurate and practical to measure small distances using smaller units like the meter or centimeter.
What unit of distance do astronomers use to measure distances to stars?
Usually light-years, or parsecs.
What do you use miles to measure?
In British countries, miles is an old-fashioned unit to measure distances. The modern, international, unit is the kilometer, equal to about 0.6 miles.However, miles as a unit of measurement for distances is still used throughout the US. We rarely use the metric system in the US.
What kind of distances would you choose to make measurements in kilometers?
Small distance or height is measured in millimeter. Larger quantities are measured in kilometers.
