This math topic focuses on recognizing and matching the abbreviations for very small metric units expressed as powers of ten. Each question provides a specific power of ten in scientific notation and asks for the correct metric abbreviation, such as nanometers (n), picometers (p), or no abbreviation. It is part of a broader unit on metric measurement practices aimed at improving understanding of metric unit conversions using exponents. This includes the abbreviations for powers like 10^-9, 10^-12, 10^-3, 10^-6, and 10^0.
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Exponent to Abbreviation (Very Small)
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What is the abbreviation for this power of 10?
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Metric Units - Exponent to Abbreviation (Very Small) Worksheet
| Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Exponent to Abbreviation (Very Small) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Practice - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_conversion_large_and_small_practice_metric/ |
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