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Chapter 1: Problem 14

Write the numbers for these prefixes: (a) mega-,(b) kilo-, (c) deci-, (d) centi-, (e) milli-, (f) micro-, (g) nano-, (h) pico-.

Short Answer

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The values for the prefixes are (a) mega- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^6\), (b) kilo- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^3\), (c) deci- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-1}\), (d) centi- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-2}\), (e) milli- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-3}\), (f) micro- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-6}\), (g) nano- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-9}\), (h) pico- \(\rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-12}\)

Step by step solution

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Identify and note the value for mega-

The prefix 'mega-' denotes a factor of one million, or \(1 \times 10^6\).
02

Identify and note the value for kilo-

The prefix 'kilo-' denotes a factor of one thousand, or \(1 \times 10^3\).
03

Identify and note the value for deci-

The prefix 'deci-' denotes a factor of one-tenth, or \(1 \times 10^{-1}\).
04

Identify and note the value for centi-

The prefix 'centi-' denotes a factor of one-hundredth, or \(1 \times 10^{-2}\).
05

Identify and note the value for milli-

The prefix 'milli-' denotes a factor of one-thousandth, or \(1 \times 10^{-3}\).
06

Identify and note the value for micro-

The prefix 'micro-' denotes a factor of one millionth, or \(1 \times 10^{-6}\).
07

Identify and note the value for nano-

The prefix 'nano-' denotes a factor of one billionth, or \(1 \times 10^{-9}\).
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Identify and note the value for pico-

The prefix 'pico-' denotes a factor of one trillionth, or \(1 \times 10^{-12}\).

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