Which of the following correctly converts 0.005 meters to millimeters using the metric system?

• A. 0.5 millimeters
• B. 5 millimeters
• C. 0.05 millimeters
• D. 50 millimeters

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall the relationship between meters and millimeters in the metric system: 1 meter equals 1000 millimeters.
2. Set up the conversion factor to convert meters to millimeters: multiply the length value in meters by 1000 millimeters per meter.
3. Write the conversion expression: \$0.005 \text{ meters} \times \frac{1000 \text{ millimeters}}{1 \text{ meter}}$.
4. Perform the multiplication of 0.005 by 1000 to find the equivalent length in millimeters (do not calculate the final number here).
5. Interpret the result to select the correct answer from the given options based on the conversion.