Question

match the following si prefixes with the correct conversion factor. ① instructions kilo- deci- micro- milli- conversion factors (partial visible: 0.1, 0.001, 0.000001, 1000) shown with matching boxes and arrows

Explanation:

Step1: Recall SI prefix conversion factors

• kilo-: The prefix "kilo-" represents a factor of \(1000\) (or \(10^3\)). For example, 1 kilometer (\(km\)) = 1000 meters (\(m\)).
• deci-: The prefix "deci-" represents a factor of \(0.1\) (or \(10^{-1}\)). For example, 1 decimeter (\(dm\)) = 0.1 meters (\(m\)).
• micro-: The prefix "micro-" represents a factor of \(0.000001\) (or \(10^{-6}\)). For example, 1 micrometer (\(\mu m\)) = 0.000001 meters (\(m\)).
• milli-: The prefix "milli-" represents a factor of \(0.001\) (or \(10^{-3}\)). For example, 1 millimeter (\(mm\)) = 0.001 meters (\(m\)).

Step2: Match each prefix to its factor

• kilo- \(

ightarrow\) \(1000\)

• deci- \(

ightarrow\) \(0.1\)

• micro- \(

ightarrow\) \(0.000001\)

• milli- \(

ightarrow\) \(0.001\)

Answer:

• kilo- : \(1000\)
• deci- : \(0.1\)
• micro- : \(0.000001\)
• milli- : \(0.001\)