Which multiplier does the metric prefix 'micro-' represent?

• A. 10^{-9}
• B. 10^{6}
• C. 10^{-6}
• D. 10^{-3}

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that metric prefixes represent specific powers of ten, which are used to denote multiples or fractions of units.
2. Recall that the prefix 'micro-' is commonly used in measurements to indicate a factor smaller than the base unit.
3. Identify the standard scientific notation for 'micro-', which is \$10^{-6}$, meaning one millionth of the base unit.
4. Compare the given options to confirm that \$10^{-6}\( matches the 'micro-' prefix, while the others correspond to different prefixes (e.g., \)10^{-9}\( is 'nano-', \)10^{6}\( is 'mega-', and \)10^{-3}$ is 'milli-').
5. Conclude that the multiplier represented by the metric prefix 'micro-' is \$10^{-6}$.