Microscopy - Units of conversion Flashcards
1
Q
Name the units from smallest to largest:
A
- nanometers (nm)
- micrometers (µm)
- millimeters (mm)
- meters (m)
- kilometers (km)
2
Q
Why do we use these specific units?
A
As each unit is either x1000 larger or smaller than the one next to it.
3
Q
What would you do if a value was given in cm?
A
- Multiply the value by ten to convert it into mm, then convert it to whichever unit required.
