The Metric System Flashcards
T is the symbol for the prefix…
Tera
G is the symbol for the prefix…
Giga
M is the symbol for the prefix…
Mega
k is the symbol for the prefix…
Kilo
h is the symbol for the prefix…
Hecto
da is the symbol for the prefix…
Deca
d is the symbol for the prefix…
Deci
c is the symbol for the prefix…
Centi
m is the symbol for the prefix…
Milli
µ is the symbol for the prefix…
Micro
n is the symbol for the prefix…
Nano
p is the symbol for the prefix…
Pico
What unit would be used for a long distance?
km (kilometer)
What unit would be used for a long height?
m (meter)
What unit would be used for a small diameter?
cm (centimeter)
What unit would be used for something small?
mm (millimeter)
What unit would be used for something VERY small?
atomic level, pico meter, nanometer, micrometer
What unit would be used for an object that has a large mass?
kilogram
What unit would be used for an object that has a regular mass?
gram
What unit would be used for an object that has a small mass?
milligram
What unit would be used for an object with a large volume?
liter
What unit would be used for an object with a small volume?
milliliter
