Unit Name to Power of Ten (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on converting metric unit prefixes into their equivalent powers of ten. Each problem presents a specific metric unit, such as megameters, nanograms, or petaseconds, and asks to identify the correct power of ten representation. The objective is to strengthen understanding of the scientific notation and metric prefixes, enhancing skills in expressing large and small quantities in a standardized mathematical form. This set of problems is an introductory level exercise included in a broader unit on scientific notation.

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Units - Metric Extended - Unit Name to Power of Ten Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Units - Metric Extended - Unit Name to Power of Ten (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Scientific Notation Units - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/scientific_notation_units_intro/
1
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
picometers
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9 \text{ meters}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8 \text{ meters}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12 \text{ meters}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -13 \text{ meters}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -11 \text{ meters}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -10 \text{ meters}
2
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
millimeters
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -3 \text{ meters}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -9 \text{ meters}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7 \text{ meters}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6 \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 0 \text{ meters}
3
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
micrograms
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -1 \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 -7 \text{ grams}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6 \text{ grams}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -8 \text{ grams}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12 \text{ grams}
4
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
petaseconds
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12 \text{ seconds}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 15 \text{ seconds}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 10 \text{ seconds}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 14 \text{ seconds}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 13 \text{ seconds}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 16 \text{ seconds}
5
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
teragrams
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 16 \text{ grams}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 12 \text{ grams}
c A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 13 \text{ grams}
d A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6 \text{ grams}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 7 \text{ grams}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 8 \text{ grams}
6
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
nanoseconds
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -6 \text{ seconds}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -7 \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 -9 \text{ seconds}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -11 \text{ seconds}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -12 \text{ seconds}
7
What is the equivalent power of ten for this unit prefix
kilometers
a A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 7 \text{ meters}
b A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 6 \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 4 \text{ meters}
e A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of 5 \text{ meters}
f A LaTex expression showing 10 to the power of -2 \text{ meters}