Notation
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Definition
The term used internationally for multiples and sub
multiples for various units are referred as prefixes
Prefixes are the words or letters added before SI units
Examples
kilo(k)= 103
Mega(M) = 106
Giga(G)= 109
milli(m) = 10-3
nano(n) = 10-9
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