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Multiple and sub-multiples are used when the range of values is too large to be measured in a single unit.

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Where multiples and sub-multiple of units are used?

these are used to express very large number small and very small


Examples of units you can use to measure mass?

Mass can be measured in -- kilogram, and any of its multiples and sub-multiples -- pound-mass -- slug


Multiples and sub multiples of time?

Multiples of time include hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Submultiples of time include minutes, seconds, milliseconds, and microseconds. These units are used to measure different scales of time depending on the context.


What are the multiples and sub multiples of kg?

gram is multiple and milligram is sub multiple of kilogram


What units are used when measuring mass?

Kilograms and multiples (or fractions) of it.


What is the linear measurement in the metric system?

All metric units of linear measurement are multiples or sub-multiples of the meter.-- nanometer = 10-9-- millimeter = 10-3-- centimeter = 10-2-- meter-- kilometer = 103..etc.


Why do many SI units contain prefix?

The prefix is used for the name of multiples and submultiples.


What are the multiples and sub multiples of mass?

· The multiples and sub multiples of mass are the Petagram, teragram, gigagram, megagram, kilogram, gram, milligram, microgram.AnswerAs the SI base unit for mass is the kilogram, the gram is the submultiple -not the other way around!


What are the weights and measures of the metric system?

A Newton and kiloNewton are two commonly used units. Note that the answer is NOT kilograms or its multiples since those are units of mass and that is not the same as weight. You have the same mass on earth as on the moon but your weight will be different.


Why is it often necessary to use multiples and sub multiples of a standard unit?

It isn't technically necessary; it is used for convenience, to avoid using very small or very large numbers.


What are Metric units multiples by?

Ten


What is sub units?

Sugars