Which metric prefix corresponds to the multiplier 0.001?

• A. milli
• B. nano
• C. micro
• D. centi

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that metric prefixes represent specific powers of ten, which are used to express quantities more conveniently.
2. Recall that the prefix 'milli' corresponds to the multiplier \$1 \times 10^{-3}$, which is equal to 0.001.
3. Recognize that 'nano' corresponds to \$1 \times 10^{-9}\( (0.000000001), 'micro' corresponds to \)1 \times 10^{-6}\( (0.000001), and 'centi' corresponds to \)1 \times 10^{-2}$ (0.01).
4. Match the given multiplier 0.001 to the correct prefix by comparing it to the powers of ten associated with each prefix.
5. Conclude that the metric prefix for 0.001 is 'milli' because it exactly equals \$1 \times 10^{-3}$.