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CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.2.4 The Following Prefixes and Their Symbols to Indicate Decimal Submultiples or Questions

Practise converting pico through tera prefixes in base and compound units, checking powers of ten, symbols, dimensions and order of magnitude in calculations.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Convert between SI prefixes and powers of ten for base and derived units, including submultiples and multiples.
  • Use the correct prefix symbol and scale when calculating or comparing physical quantities.
  • Check prefix conversions against the unit, order of magnitude and context before reporting the result.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 1.2.4 The Following Prefixes and Their Symbols to Indicate Decimal Submultiples or Questions question 1

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A unit may be stated with a prefix that represents a power-of-ten multiple or submultiple.
Complete Table 1.1 to show the name and symbol of each prefix and the corresponding power-of-ten multiple or submultiple.

Table 1.1

Table 1.1

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