This math topic focuses on identifying the power of 10 associated with common metric unit abbreviations used in measurement. It covers abbreviations like 'c' for centi, 'k' for kilo, 'm' for milli, 'd' for deci, along with 'da' for deka, 'h' for hecto, and no prefix implying the base unit. Students are expected to match these abbreviations with their corresponding powers of ten, varying from 10^-3 to 10^2. Each question provides multiple choice answers, displayed through LaTeX expressions, enhancing familiarity with scientific notation and metric prefixes.
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What is the power of 10 for this abbreviation?
k (ie kg, km)