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Tools, Technology, and Measurement

Question 8 • TX-Chemistry A

Which of these units is most appropriate to use when measuring the mass of a person?

Answer
A
gram
B
milligram
C
kilogram
D
megagram

Explanation

A person’s mass is usually measured in kilograms. A gram or milligram is too small a unit for a person’s mass, while a megagram (1,000 kilograms) is much too large. So the most appropriate unit is the kilogram.

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