What is the purpose of the prefixes in the metric system?
a. They signify the multiples of ten for each unit.
b. They signify a completely separate unit.
c. They always make a unit smaller.
d. They always make a unit larger.

Question

What is the purpose of the prefixes in the metric system?
a. They signify the multiples of ten for each unit. 
b. They signify a completely separate unit. 
c. They always make a unit smaller. 
d. They always make a unit larger.

chmvijay · Answer

what u think the answer would be ?

chmvijay · Answer

milli 10^-3
micro 10^-6
nano 10^-9
pico10^-12
kilo 10^3
mega10^6 etc etc ?
any idea ?