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Metric Units Flashcards

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What are the first 7 largest units in the metric system in order?

A

Petra, Tetra, Giga, Mega, Kilo, Hecto, Deca

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What are the 7 smallest units in the metric system in order from largest to smallest?

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Deci, Centi, Milli, Micro, Nano, Pico, Femto

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What is the middle metric unit?

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Base or none

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What is Petra’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^15, P

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What is Tera’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^12, T

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What is Giga’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^9, G

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What is Mega’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^6, M

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What is Kilo’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^3, K

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What is Hecto’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^2, h

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What is Deca’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^1, da

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What is the Base’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^0, there is no symbol

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What is Deci’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-1, d

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What is Centi’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-2, c

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What is milli’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-3, m

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What is Micro’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-6, μ

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What is Nano’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-9, n

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What is Pico’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-12, p

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What is Femto’s scientific notation and symbol?

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10^-15, f

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