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WEBTo convert metric units, we use the prefixes: kilo-, hecto-, deka-, deci-, centi-, and milli-. Each prefix corresponds to a certain power of ten. For example, 1 kilometer (km) is equal to 1,000 meters (m), and 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.01 meters (m). Try it yourself with this exercise: Convert units (metrics)
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