Definition Of Kilo

Kilo is a prefix used to denote the quantity in metric system.

More About Kilo

Kilo means one thousand.

Example of Kilo

1 kilogram, 1 kilometer, 1 kilowatt, etc. are the units that use kilo as prefix.

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Solved Example on Kilo

Ques: Which of the following conversion factors is used to convert kilometer to meter?

Choices:

A. Multiply by 1000
B.Divide by 1000
C.Multiply by 1/1000
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: 1 kilometer= 1000 meters.
Step 2: Hence, we multiply by 1000 to convert kilometer to meter.

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