Question

What is the SI prefix for ${10}^{-12}$?

• A. Pico
• B. Nano
• C. Micro
• D. Milli

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pico

Here is the list for some commonly used prefixes :

${10}^{-12}\to$ Pico
${10}^{-9}\to$ Nano
${10}^{-6}\to$ Micro
${10}^{-3}\to$ Milli
${10}^{-2}\to$ Centi
${10}^{-1}\to$ Deci
${10}^3\to$ Kilo
${10}^6\to$ Mega
${10}^9\to$ Giga
${10}^{12}\to$ Tera

Hence the correct option is A.