The fundamental SI uinit of length is the meter.  However, we often deal with larger or smaller lengths or distances for which multiples or fractions of the fundamental units are more useful.  For each of the following situations, suggest what fraction or multiple of the meter might be the most appropriate measurement.    the distance between Chicago and Saint Louis   the size of your bedroom   the dimensions of your textbook   the thickness of a hair

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  1. The fundamental SI uinit of length is the meter.  However, we often deal with larger or smaller lengths or distances for which multiples or fractions of the fundamental units are more useful.  For each of the following situations, suggest what fraction or multiple of the meter might be the most appropriate measurement. 

 

  1. the distance between Chicago and Saint Louis

 

  1. the size of your bedroom

 

  1. the dimensions of your textbook

 

  1. the thickness of a hair
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