Question

Write the numerical value for each of the following prefixes:

a. centi

b. tera

c. milli

d. deci

Short answer

(a) The value is,${10}^{-2}$

(b) The value is,${10}^{12}$

(c) The value is,${10}^{-3}$

(d) The value is,${10}^{-1}$

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the numerical value of centi

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that,

The numerical value of centi is,

${10}^{-2}$

Part (b) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of tera

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of tera is,

${10}^{12}$

Part (c) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of milli

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of milli is,

${10}^{-3}$

Part (d) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of deci

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of deci is,

${10}^{-1}$