christian0710 said:Hi, I'm just wondering. If you mulitiply 1kg with 0.5kg you get 0.5kg
But if you do the multiplication in grams you get
1000g *500g = 500.000g = 500kg. a dompletely different result.
Why is that? How do you avoid this problem?
Without any context, I can't think of any reason you would want to multiply two quantities in kilogram units.christian0710 said:Hi, I'm just wondering. If you mulitiply 1kg with 0.5kg you get 0.5kg
christian0710 said:But if you do the multiplication in grams you get
1000g *500g = 500.000g = 500kg. a dompletely different result.
Why is that? How do you avoid this problem?
Different units of measurement are used to represent different ranges of values. Kilograms are used for larger masses, while grams are used for smaller masses. This allows for more precise and accurate measurements.
To convert from kilograms to grams, you multiply by 1000. To convert from grams to kilograms, you divide by 1000. For example, 1 kg = 1000 g, and 500 g = 0.5 kg.
This is because kilograms and grams are two different units of measurement for mass. When multiplying, the unit of measurement must also be multiplied. For example, if you have 2 kg and you multiply it by 2, the result is 4 kg. But if you have 2 kg and you multiply it by 2 g, the result is 4 kg * g, which is a different unit of measurement.
Yes, we can add or subtract masses in different units as long as we convert them to the same unit first. This ensures that we are working with the same unit of measurement and will result in an accurate answer.
It depends on the context in which the mass is being measured. In scientific and mathematical calculations, it is often preferred to use the base unit of measurement, which is kilograms. However, for everyday use, using grams may be more practical and easier to understand.