Chapter 3, Problem 12STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Ascending order of metric prefix is should be place for deci, kilo, centi, micro, mega, milli, giga, nano.

Concept introduction:

These metrics are used for the measurement of any quantity or given amount of the substances. These values are used to express a quantity in a different metric prefix from the given original value. This make easier to remember the larger value with a small number.

Answer to Problem 12STP

The metric prefix in order from smallest value to the largest value: nano, micro, milli, centi, deci, kilo, mega, giga.

Explanation of Solution

The metrics value is termed in the power of the 10 multiples, which easily calculated the higher numeric value. The metric prefix in order from smallest value to the largest value:

Name	Factor
nano	${10}^{-9}$
micro	${10}^{-6}$
milli	${10}^{-3}$
centi	${10}^{-2}$
deci	${10}^{-1}$
kilo	${10}^3$
mega	${10}^6$
giga	${10}^9$

Conclusion

So, from the given the table the correct order for the metric prefix is nano, micro, milli, centi, deci, kilo, mega, giga.