Question

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I understand what a conversion factor is, but I'm not understanding how to convert grams to kilograms using that conversion factor. Help?

Answer 1

Conversion factors are equivalencies. For example, you know that 12 inches = 1 foot. 16 ounces = 1 pound

Answer 2

for the grams to kilograms equivalency, 1000 grams = 1 kilogram because the prefix
"kilo" means 1000

Answer 3

I understand that, but it says "If you read the scale in terms of grams, you can convert the mass to kilograms by multiplying by the conversion factor 1 kg/1000 g".

How do I use 1 kg/1000 g with multiplication to convert the mass to kilograms?

I believe the picture says 200g.

Answer 4

So for example if you are told to convert 1250 grams to kilograms, this is what it would look like:
1250 grams * 1 kilogram
---------- = 1250/1000
1000 grams
Now you divide 1250 by 1000. The label of grams cancels out by cross-cancelling leaving you with kilograms. The answer for this is 1.25 kilograms. In other words, 1250 grams is the same thing as 1.25 kilograms

Answer 5

Oh thanks. Mind helping me with one more? It's related to this, but I can't understand why we're taking the steps we're taking.

Answer 6

go ahead!