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check for understanding: the metric system
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directions
answer the question below to check your understanding and move forward in the course! this quiz is not graded.
what factor does the prefix milli correspond to?
select the correct answer
$10^{-3}$
$10^{0}$
$10$
$10^{3}$

Explanation:

The metric prefix "milli-" is defined as one thousandth of a base unit, which is equivalent to the mathematical factor of $10^{-3}$.

Answer:

$10^{-3}$