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Mneumonics in Table (Extremely Small) to Missing Exponent (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on the understanding and application of metric units, enhancing skills in identifying and calculating exponents based on mnemonic patterns for extremely small measurements. The problems involve determining the missing exponent when metric prefixes decrease by factors of 1000. This involves analyzing a sequence such as nano, pico, femto, and others, and filling in the correct exponent for missing places. These exercises help strengthen knowledge in metric unit conversions and exponential notation, critical for mastering measurement topics in math.

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Mneumonics in Table (Extremely Small) to Missing Exponent

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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?

Makemicro?Nonano10−9Peacepico10−12Forfemto10−15Aatto10−18Zillionzepto10−21Yearsyocto10−24\begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{Make} & \text{micro} & ? \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10^{-9} \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10^{-12} \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10^{-15} \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10^{-18} \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10^{-21} \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10^{-24} \end{array}

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Metric Units - Mneumonics in Table (Extremely Small) to Missing Exponent Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Metric Units - Mneumonics in Table (Extremely Small) to Missing Exponent (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation Units - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_units_advanced/
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\ & \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & ? \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -24
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\ & \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & ? \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\ & \text{For} & \text{femto} & ? \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\ & \text{Make} & \text{micro} & ? \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\ & \text{A} & \text{atto} & ? \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\& \text{No} & \text{nano} & 10 to the power of -9 \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\ & \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & ? \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21
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Each prefix in the mneumonic 'Make No Peace For A Zillion Years' is 1000x smaller. What is the missing exponent?
A LaTex expression showing \begin{array} {lll} \\& \text{Make} & \text{micro} & 10 to the power of -6 \\ & \text{No} & \text{nano} & ? \\& \text{Peace} & \text{pico} & 10 to the power of -12 \\& \text{For} & \text{femto} & 10 to the power of -15 \\& \text{A} & \text{atto} & 10 to the power of -18 \\& \text{Zillion} & \text{zepto} & 10 to the power of -21 \\& \text{Years} & \text{yocto} & 10 to the power of -24 \end{array}
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -15
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -18
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -21