Extra materials - Units
basic units and prefixes
Units for three SI base quantities
| Quantity | Unit Name | Unit Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Length [L] | meter | m |
| Time [T] | second | s |
| Mass [M] | kilogram | kg |
Some prefixes for SI Units that you must remember!
| Factor | Prefix | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| 10^9 | giga- | G |
| 10^6 | mega- | M |
| 10^3 | kilo- | k |
| 10^{-2} | centi- | c |
| 10^{-3} | milli- | m |
| 10^{-6} | micro- | \mu |
| 10^{-9} | nano- | n |
exponent rules
volume and surface area
1 horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?
