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Units - Metric Core - Base Name to Power of Ten (Level 2)

This math topic involves the conversion of metric unit prefixes into their equivalent powers of ten. It covers the understanding of prefix indications like milli, deca, kilo, hecto, centi, and deci, and their corresponding powers of ten expressions. The problems ask students to identify the appropriate equivalent power of ten for each metric prefix, enhancing their comprehension of how these prefixes relate to base ten calculations. This forms part of a larger unit on scientific notation units practice.

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Base Name to Power of Ten

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What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit

milli

Units - Metric Core - Base Name to Power of Ten Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Units - Metric Core - Base Name to Power of Ten (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation Units - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_units_intro/
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What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
deci
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -4
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
2
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
deca
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
3
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
kilo
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 7
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 8
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
4
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
hecto
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
5
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
milli
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2
6
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit
centi
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0