Measurement - Prefixes
Objective: Discuss the general meaning of the prefixes centi, milli and kilo.
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Centi (symbol c) is a prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one
hundredth (0.01).
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Milli (symbol m) is a prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one
thousandth (0.001).
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Kilo (symbol: k) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting multiplication
of the unit by one thousand (1000). For example: one kilogram is 1000
grams.
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