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Understanding S.I. Prefixes in Physics
In physics, we deal with measurements ranging from the microscopic scale (such as atomic structure) to the macroscopic scale (such as the universe). The standard prefixes help express these values efficiently.
What are S.I. Prefixes?
A: In physics, we deal with extremely small (micro) and extremely large (macro) magnitudes, such as the mass of an electron (9.1 × 10⁻³¹ kg) and the mass of the Sun (2 × 10³⁰ kg). To conveniently express such values, S.I. prefixes are used.
List of S.I. Prefixes
| Power of 10 | Prefix | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| 10ⁱ⁸ | exa | E |
| 10ⁱ⁵ | peta | P |
| 10ⁱ² | tera | T |
| 10⁹ | giga | G |
| 10⁶ | mega | M |
| 10³ | kilo | k |
| 10² | hecto | h |
| 10¹ | deca | da |
| 10⁻¹ | deci | d |
| 10⁻² | centi | c |
| 10⁻³ | milli | m |
| 10⁻⁶ | micro | μ |
| 10⁻⁹ | nano | n |
| 10⁻¹² | pico | p |
| 10⁻¹⁵ | femto | f |
| 10⁻¹⁸ | atto | a |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers & Explanations
Q1: What is the S.I. prefix for 10⁹?
A) Tera
B) Giga
C) Mega
D) Peta
Answer: B) Giga
Explanation: The prefix Giga (G) is used for 10⁹.
Q2: Which of the following is the correct symbol for micro?
A) μ
B) m
C) n
D) p
Answer: A) μ
Explanation: Micro is represented by the symbol μ and corresponds to 10⁻⁶.
Q3: What is the prefix for 10¹²?
A) Giga
B) Tera
C) Peta
D) Mega
Answer: B) Tera
Explanation: Tera (T) is used for 10¹².
Q4: Which prefix represents 10⁻³?
A) Milli
B) Micro
C) Centi
D) Deci
Answer: A) Milli
Explanation: Milli (m) corresponds to 10⁻³.
Q5: The prefix femto (f) corresponds to which power of 10?
A) 10⁻⁹
B) 10⁻¹²
C) 10⁻¹⁵
D) 10⁻¹⁸
Answer: C) 10⁻¹⁵
Explanation: Femto (f) represents 10⁻¹⁵.
Worksheet on S.I. Prefixes
Q1: Define S.I. prefixes and explain why they are important in physics.
Q2: Convert the following values into standard S.I. notation:
- 5 gigabytes to bytes
- 3 millimeters to meters
- 200 nanoseconds to seconds
- 7 terawatts to watts
Q3: What is the difference between the prefixes centi, milli, and micro?
Q4: Explain why S.I. prefixes are essential in scientific notation.
Q5 : Write the symbols for the following prefixes:
- (a) Femto
- (b) Deca
- (c) Nano
- (d) Mega
Q6: Convert the following into base units:
- (a) 5 km to meters
- (b) 3 μm to meters
- (c) 10⁶ g to kilograms
Q7 : Fill in the blanks:
- (a) The prefix for 10⁻¹² is ___.
- (b) 1 hectogram = ___ grams.
- (c) The symbol for deci is ___.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on S.I. Prefixes
Q1: Why do we use S.I. prefixes?
A: S.I. prefixes simplify the expression of very large and very small numbers, making calculations and communication in science easier.
Q2: How do we convert between S.I. prefixes?
A: To convert between prefixes, multiply or divide by powers of ten. Example: 1 km = 1000 m = 10³ m.
Q3: What is the smallest S.I. prefix in common use?
A: The smallest commonly used prefix is atto (a) = 10⁻¹⁸.
Q4: Why is the symbol for micro (μ) different from other symbols?
A: The Greek letter μ is used for micro because ‘m’ is already assigned to milli (10⁻³).
Q5: What is the prefix for 10⁹?
A: The prefix for 10⁹ is Giga (G).
Q6: Which prefix represents 10⁻³?
A: The prefix for 10⁻³ is Milli (m).
S.I. Prefixes Quiz
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