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The SI prefixes are from Greek, including deka, hecta, kilo, and mega (10, 100, 1000, 1 million)

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What are the SI prefixes in order form largest to smallest?

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The SI unit for mass is the what?

The SI unit of mass is the kilogram. However the prefixes are based on the gram.


What is 1 1000 of a gram?

A miligram. Grams are an SI unit, so they go with all the standard SI prefixes.


Is feet an SI unit?

No. The SI unit of length is the meter; the same unit with prefixes (such as millimeter and kilometer) is also used.


What is deca newton?

10 Newtons. See related question "What are the SI prefixes?"


Where can you get a list of prefixes and their meaning?

For a Quick Chart about English Language prefixes and their meanings see the related link.


What is the common SI prefixes of billion?

The prefix of a billion - in the sense of a thousand millions - is "Gega", abbreviated "G".


What unit of force is smaller than the newton?

In the SI, the usual SI prefixes would be used for smaller units - prefixes such as milli, micro, etc.


What language do prefixes and suffixes come from?

Prefixes and suffixes come from various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Old English. Many English prefixes and suffixes have been borrowed from these languages and integrated into the English language over time.


What language do most prefixes come from?

Most prefixes come from either Latin or Greek.


Greek prefixes or suffixes that you use today in our language?

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Why are prefixes useful when describing SI units?

Prefixes are useful when describing SI units because they allow for easy conversion between different units of measurement by indicating a multiple or fraction of the base unit. This helps to express quantities in a more manageable and standardized way.