An American Nickel Five Cent Coin Has a Mass of Approximately

question 92

Multiple Choice

An American nickel five cent coin has a mass of approximately 5 grams.Five grams is equivalent to which term?

• A)5000 kilograms
• B)5000 milligrams
• C)50 centigrams
• D)5000 micrograms
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

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Known

Information or facts that are recognized or established.

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