Unit Name to Power of Ten (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on understanding the relationship between metric unit prefixes and their equivalent powers of ten, an essential concept linked to scientific notation. The questions are structured to enhance familiarity with translating commonly used metric prefixes like kilo, hecto, deca, deci, centi, and milli into their corresponding powers of ten for different physical quantities such as meters, amps, seconds, and bytes. Each question requires identifying the correct exponential form that represents a specific unit prefix, reinforcing the foundational aspects of metric conversions and power notation.

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Units - Metric Core - Unit Name to Power of Ten
1
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
decaamps
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ amps}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5 \text{ amps}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0 \text{ amps}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2 \text{ amps}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3 \text{ amps}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5 \text{ amps}
2
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
milligrams
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7 \text{ grams}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ grams}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6 \text{ grams}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9 \text{ grams}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -4 \text{ grams}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2 \text{ grams}
3
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
kiloseconds
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3 \text{ seconds}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0 \text{ seconds}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4 \text{ seconds}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1 \text{ seconds}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ seconds}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2 \text{ seconds}
4
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
milliseconds
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9 \text{ seconds}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2 \text{ seconds}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7 \text{ seconds}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ seconds}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2 \text{ seconds}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6 \text{ seconds}
5
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
decabytes
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6 \text{ bytes}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ bytes}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4 \text{ bytes}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5 \text{ bytes}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -4 \text{ bytes}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 3 \text{ bytes}
6
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
decimeters
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -5 \text{ meters}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ meters}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4 \text{ meters}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0 \text{ meters}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1 \text{ meters}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ meters}
7
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
millimeters
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0 \text{ meters}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ meters}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ meters}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8 \text{ meters}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2 \text{ meters}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2 \text{ meters}
8
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
decaseconds
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 4 \text{ seconds}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 2 \text{ seconds}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 1 \text{ seconds}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 0 \text{ seconds}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ seconds}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6 \text{ seconds}