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In the metric system, what is added to the base unit to create specific values?

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prefixes (centi-, milli-, decca-, deci-, killo-, nano-, etc.)
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The answer is prefix. Such as how a centimeter is different to a kilometer. Centi- is a prefix and Kilo- is also a prefix that when added to the base unti, meter, creates different values.
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