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strojnjashka [21]
3 years ago
8

What is the purpose of the prefixes in the metric system?

Chemistry
2 answers:
-BARSIC- [3]3 years ago
6 0

Explanation:

There are many kinds of prefixes which are used in the metric system. The most common prefixes that are used are :- mega, centi, milli, nano, kilo, fermi, pico, etc.

<em><u>These are used to designate a subdivision or a multiple of the unit in order to deal with very small numbers or very large numbers . All of these prefixes designate the power of 10. </u></em>

<em><u>For example, kilo represents 1000 of the unit.</u></em>

Helen [10]3 years ago
4 0
<span>Prefixes are used in the metric system to indicate smaller or larger measurements</span>
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