Conversions and Metric System Flashcards by i love cats | Brainscape

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deci

A

10^-1

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centi

A

10^-2

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milli

A

10^-3

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micro

A

10^-6

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nano

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10^-9

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pico

A

10^-12

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deka

A

10^1

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hecto

A

10^2

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kilo

A

10^3

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mega

A

10^6

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giga

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10^9

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tera

A

10^12

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small prefixes in order

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deci, centi, milli, micro, nano, pico

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large prefixes in order

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deka, hecto, kilo, mega, giga, tera

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order of exponents

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1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12

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Purpose of the SI (metric) system

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provide a standardized set of units for measurement across various scientific fields

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Conversion Factor

A

a fraction obtained from an equality

ex. fractions

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Equality

A

two things that are the same

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How to set up equality to conversion Factor x = w

A

x/w or w/x

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Volume measurements

A

anything cubed, mL, qt, gal

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How to set up squared and unit if m^3 to mm

A

1m^3 = 1m x 1m x 1m