Metric System Review

Flashcards about the Metric System and Complementary Metric Units

What is the prefix and symbol for 10^9 in the metric system?

giga, G

What does the prefix 'mega' represent in the metric system?

million (10^6)

What is the meaning of the prefix 'kilo'?

thousand (10^3)

What does 'centi' stand for in the metric system?

hundredth (10^-2)

What is the prefix for 'billionth' in the metric system?

nano

If frequency is measured in megahertz, what unit is used for period, according to complementary metric units?

microseconds

What prefixes are paired as billions and billionths?

giga and nano

Which prefixes represent millions and millionths?

mega and micro

Name the prefixes that correspond to thousands and thousandths.

kilo and milli

What prefixes are used for tens and tenths?

deca and deci