Learning objective

Transform measurements between millimetres (mm) and micrometres (μm).

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Quick explanation

This point belongs to Size of specimens, especially Size of specimens outcomes.
You need to be able to transform measurements between millimetres (mm) and micrometres (μm).
The key ideas to know are Calculate, Explain, and Show.
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CalculateExplainShow

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)4 marks

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Convert the following measurements: 4 mm to micrometres and 1500 μm to millimetres.

a
Calculate Convert 4 mm to micrometres.
Your answer
Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
[2]
b
Calculate Convert 1500 μm to millimetres.
Your answer
Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
[2]

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