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Centimeter Information

Centimeter Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), which is the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.

Examples

Standard Use:

• A sheet of paper is often close to 21 centimeters in length.
• The length of a typical smartphone may be around 15 centimeters.

Everyday Measurements:

• Measuring the height of a person in centimeters.
• Dimensions of smaller objects like pencils or books are often measured in centimeters.

Facts

Metric Prefix: The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, and the prefix "centi" indicates that it is equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Decimal System: Metric prefixes follow a decimal system, making it easy to convert between different units.

Worldwide Use: The centimeter, like the meter, is widely used in countries that have adopted the metric system for applications where a smaller unit than a meter is required.

Practice Problems

Conversion:

• Convert 250 centimeters to meters. (Answer: 250 cm = 2.5 m)
• Express 0.75 meters in centimeters. (Answer: 0.75 m = 75 cm)

Application:

• If a rectangle has a length of 30 centimeters and a width of 20 centimeters, what is its area? (Answer: Area = 30 cm × 20 cm = 600 cm²)

Real-world Scenario:

• A person's height is measured as 175 centimeters. Convert this height to meters. (Answer: 175 cm = 1.75 m)

Millimeter Conversions

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