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What is the metric multiple and symbol for deci

A

x10^-1 and d

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for centi

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x10^-2 and c

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3
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What is the metric multiple and symbol for milli

A

x10^-3 and m

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for micro

A

x10^-6 and μ

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for nano

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x10^-9 and n

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for pico

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x10^-12 and p

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for femto

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x10^-15 and f

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for kilo

A

x10^3 and K

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What is the metric multiple and symbol for mega

A

x10^6 and M

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10
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What is the metric multiple for giga

A

x10^9 and G

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What is the metric multiple for tera

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x10^12 and T

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12
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List the metric multiples from largest to smallest

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tera, giga, mega, kilo, deci, centi, milli, micro, nano, pico, femto

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13
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What is the SI base unit for current

A

Ampere

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14
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What is the SI base unit for time

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Seconds

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15
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What is the SI base unit for mass

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Kilogram

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16
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What is the SI base unit for the quantity of a substance

A

Mole

17
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What is the SI base unit for length

A

Metre

18
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What is the SI base unit for luminosity

A

Candela

19
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What is the SI base unit for temperature

A

Kelvin

20
Q

List the 7 base units

A

Kg (Kilogram), M (Metre), S (Second), A (Ampere), K (Kelvin), Mol (Moles), Cd (Candella)

21
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Convert a Newton into SI Base units

A

F=ma
⇒ N = kg⋅m⋅s^-2

22
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Convert a Joule into SI Base units

A

W=Fd
⇒ J = Nm
⇒ J = (kg⋅m⋅s^-2)⋅m
⇒ J = kg⋅m^2⋅s^-2