Choose an appropriate metric unit for the mass of a paper clip.

A.meter
B.gram
C.kilogram
D.centimeter

i think the answer is kilogram

Question

Choose an appropriate metric unit for the mass of a paper clip.

A.meter
B.gram
C.kilogram
D.centimeter

i think the answer is kilogram

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8  @adrynicoleb  @iambatman

anonymous · Answer

paper clips don't weight too much, so a smaller unit is better

ganeshie8 · Answer

two of ur given options are not even mass units

anonymous · Answer

ok so not kilogram

ganeshie8 · Answer

yes, and we dont measure mass in meters and miles !

anonymous · Answer

ok

wolf1728 · Answer

I thim=nk a paper clip is about one gram.

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

You're correct wolf

wolf1728 · Answer

Interesting fact about a one gram paper clip.  Are you familiar with the equation E=mc² ?

anonymous · Answer

But with metric system the SI units we use is Kg, and meters. Meters is for distance, kg is for mass.

anonymous · Answer

no

anonymous · Answer

Your answer is grams though

wolf1728 · Answer

Well if you convert 1 gram of mass (such as a paper clip) completely into energy it equals about 20 kilotons - the energy of the Hiroshima bomb.  Something to think about when you hold a paper clip.

anonymous · Answer

Is that right? Mhm let me do that calculation right now o_O

anonymous · Answer

Holy, 9*10^13 J O_O

wolf1728 · Answer

I forget who said it but someone once said, "how long can a civilization survive once they discover E=mc²?"