Prefixes Flashcards by - - | Brainscape

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What does the prefix m stand for?

A

milli

e.g. 6 mA

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What does the prefix G stand for?

A

giga

e.g. 5 GHz

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What does the prefix M stand for?

A

mega

e.g. 5 MW

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What does the prefix k stand for?

A

kilo

e.g. 2 km

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What does the prefix c stand for?

A

centi

e.g. 8 cm

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What does the prefix µ stand for?

A

micro

e.g. 7 µs

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What does the prefix n stand for?

A

nano

e.g. 2 nm

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What is the multiple for giga?

A

x1 000 000 000

10⁹

(a billion)

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What is the multiple for mega?

A

x1 000 000

10⁶

(a million)

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What is the multiple for kilo?

A

x1000

10³

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What is the multiple for centi?

A

÷ 100

10⁻²

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What is the multiple for milli?

A

÷ 1000

10⁻³

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What is the multiple for micro?

A

÷ 1 000 000

10⁻⁶

(divided by a million)

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What is the multiple for nano?

A

÷ 1 000 000 000

10⁻⁹

(divided by a billion)

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Do you round numbers when you use significant figures?

A

yes

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