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Kilogram
We use kilograms to weigh heavier objects. In the short form, kilogram
is written as kg. A kilogram is a larger unit of mass (weight).
1000 g = 1 kg
A cauliflower 4 mangoes A watermelon
is about 1 kg. are about 1 kg. is about 3 kg.
Measuring weight
We use weights of different masses and a measuring balance to weigh
an object.
Some common weights are:
50 g 100 g 200 g 500 g 1 kg 2 kg
5 kg
Some common measuring balances are:
To weigh something, we put things on one pan and weights on the
other and see whether the bar is horizontal or the pointer is vertical.
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