Question

metric matching

1. match each prefix in the left column with the correct power of ten in the right column.

draw a line connecting the prefix with the power of ten.

prefix	power of ten
2. micro-	b) (10^{-3})
3. milli-	c) (10^{-6})
4. centi-	d) (10^3)
5. kilo-	e) (10^{-2})
6. mega-	f) (10^{-9})

Explanation:

Step1: Recall metric prefixes and powers

• nano- corresponds to $10^{-9}$ (f)
• micro- corresponds to $10^{-6}$ (c)
• milli- corresponds to $10^{-3}$ (b)
• centi- corresponds to $10^{-2}$ (e)
• kilo- corresponds to $10^{3}$ (d)
• mega- corresponds to $10^{6}$ (a)

Step2: Match each prefix

1. nano- → f) $10^{-9}$
2. micro- → c) $10^{-6}$
3. milli- → b) $10^{-3}$
4. centi- → e) $10^{-2}$
5. kilo- → d) $10^{3}$
6. mega- → a) $10^{6}$

Answer:

1. nano- - f) $10^{-9}$
2. micro- - c) $10^{-6}$
3. milli- - b) $10^{-3}$
4. centi- - e) $10^{-2}$
5. kilo- - d) $10^{3}$
6. mega- - a) $10^{6}$