1.1.2 Prefixes, Standard Form & Conversions Flashcards
1
Q
Nano (n)
A
multiplies the unit by 10^-9
Equivalent to multiplying it by 0.000000001
2
Q
Micro (μ)
A
Multiplies unit by 10^-6
Equivalent to multiplying by 0.000001
3
Q
Milli (m)
A
Multiplies unit by 10^-3
Equivalent to multiplying by 0.001
4
Q
Centi (c)
A
Multiplies unit by 10^-2
Equivalent to multiplying by 0.01
5
Q
kilo (k)
A
Multiplies by 10^3
Equivalent to multiplying by 1000
6
Q
Mega (M)
A
Mulfiplies by 10^6
Equivalent to multiplying by 1,000,000
7
Q
Giga (G)
A
Multiplies unit by 10^9
Equivalent to multiplying by 1,000,000,000
