Physics Flashcards
(26 cards)
What does the prefix ‘giga’ represent in terms of powers of ten?
10^9
True or False: The prefix ‘mega’ represents 10^6.
True
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘tera’ corresponds to _____ in the metric system.
10^12
Which prefix represents one billion?
Giga
What is the prefix for one thousand?
Kilo
True or False: The prefix ‘peta’ is larger than ‘exa’.
False
What is the value of the prefix ‘deci’?
10^-1
Multiple choice: What is the prefix for 10^15? A) Tera B) Peta C) Exa
B) Peta
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘centi’ indicates a factor of _____ in the metric system.
10^-2
What does the prefix ‘hecto’ stand for?
10^2
True or False: ‘Kilo’ is larger than ‘mega’.
False
What is the prefix for one trillion?
Tera
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘nano’ corresponds to _____ in the metric system.
10^-9
Which prefix represents 10^6?
Mega
Multiple choice: What is the prefix for 10^18? A) Giga B) Tera C) Exa
C) Exa
What is the metric prefix for one hundred?
Hecto
True or False: ‘Pico’ represents a factor of 10^-12.
False
What does the prefix ‘femto’ represent?
10^-15
Fill in the blank: The prefix ‘micro’ indicates a factor of _____ in the metric system.
10^-6
Which prefix represents 10^3?
Kilo
True or False: The prefix ‘exa’ is larger than ‘peta’.
True
What is the prefix for one million?
Mega
Multiple choice: What is the prefix for 10^9? A) Mega B) Giga C) Tera
B) Giga
What does the prefix ‘atto’ represent?
10^-18