Ch 1: Metric Measurements Flashcards
Study the name, symbol, and power of the metric prefixes
1
Q
( T )
A
Tetra
10^12
2
Q
( G )
A
Giga
10^9
3
Q
( M )
A
Mega
10^6
4
Q
( k )
A
Kilo
10^3
5
Q
( d )
A
deci
10^-1
6
Q
( c )
A
centi
10^-2
7
Q
( m )
A
milli
10^-3
8
Q
( µ )
A
micro
10^-6
9
Q
( n )
A
nano
10^-9
10
Q
( p )
A
pico
10^-12
11
Q
( f )
A
femto
10^-15
12
Q
What is the base unit for mass?
A
grams (g)
13
Q
What is the base unit for time?
A
seconds (s)
14
Q
What is the base unit for length?
A
meters (m)
15
Q
what is the base unit for volume?
A
Liters (L)
16
Q
(h)
A
Hecto
10^2
