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Multiple Choice
Which metric prefix is equivalent to 0.01 base units?
A
milli-
B
deci-
C
centi-
D
micro-
Verified step by step guidance
1
Recall that metric prefixes represent powers of ten relative to the base unit. For example, 'milli-' means 10^{-3}, 'deci-' means 10^{-1}, 'centi-' means 10^{-2}, and 'micro-' means 10^{-6}.
Express 0.01 in scientific notation: 0.01 = 1 \times 10^{-2}.
Compare the exponent in 10^{-2} to the powers of ten associated with each prefix to find the matching prefix.
Identify that the prefix corresponding to 10^{-2} is 'centi-'.
Conclude that 0.01 base units is equivalent to 1 centi-unit.