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Metric Units - Table Missing Exponent (Very Large) (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding and practicing the conversion of metric units using exponents of ten, specifically for very large values. The exercises involve identifying missing exponents in a table format for metric prefixes such as tera, giga, mega, kilo, and the base unit. Each problem requires determining the correct exponent for a particular metric prefix, ensuring an understanding of the relationship between these units and their corresponding powers of ten.

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Table Missing Exponent (Very Large)

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What is the exponent for 'giga'?

teraT1012gigaG?megaM106kilok103(base)100\begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10^{12} \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & ? \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10^{6} \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10^{3} \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10^{0} \end{array}

Metric Units - Table Missing Exponent (Very Large) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Table Missing Exponent (Very Large) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Measurement - Units Large/Small Intro - Metric' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/measurement_unit_large_small_intro_metric/
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & ? \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
What is the exponent for 'mega'?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & ? \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
What is the exponent for 'kilo'?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & ? \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
What is the exponent for 'giga'?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & 10 to the power of 12 \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & ? \end{array}
What is the exponent for '(base)'?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9
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A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{tera} & \text{T} & ? \\ & \text{giga} & \text{G} & 10 to the power of 9 \\ & \text{mega} & \text{M} & 10 to the power of 6 \\ & \text{kilo} & \text{k} & 10 to the power of 3 \\ & \text{(base)} & & 10 to the power of 0 \end{array}
What is the exponent for 'tera'?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 9