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Chapter A1, Problem 11E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Prefixes are used in order to avoid very small/large numbers. They represent exponential order.

Concept introduction:

◾ Prefixes in units will state the order of magnitude

◾ This is useful for very small or very large numbers.

Given:

254,998m

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