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Chapter 2: Q. 2.35 (page 38)

Write the numerical value for each of the following prefixes:

a. centi

b. tera

c. milli

d. deci

Short Answer

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(a) The value is,10-2

(b) The value is,1012

(c) The value is,10-3

(d) The value is,10-1

Step by step solution

01

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of centi

02

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of centi is,

10-2

03

Part (b) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of tera

04

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of tera is,

1012

05

Part (c) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of milli

06

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of milli is,

10-3

07

Part (d) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of deci

08

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of deci is,

10-1

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