Question

Write the numerical value for each of the following prefixes:

a. giga

b. micro

c. mega

d. nano

Short answer

(a) The value is,${10}^9$

(b) The value is,${10}^{-6}$

(c) The value is,${10}^6$

(d) The value is,${10}^{-9}$

Step-by-step solution

Part (a) Step 1: Given information 

We need to find the numerical value of giga

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of giga is,

${10}^9$

Part (b) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find the numerical value of micro

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation  

We know that,

The numerical value of micro is,

${10}^{-6}$

Part (c) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find the numerical value of mega

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation  

We know that,

The numerical value of mega is,

${10}^6$${10}^6$

Part (d) Step 1: Given information  

We need to find the numerical value of nano

Part (d) Step 2: Explanation 

We know that,

The numerical value of nano is,

${10}^{-9}$