Question

What power of 10 is associated with the prefix "tera" (T)?

a) 1/1,000
b) 1/1,000,000
c) 1,000
d) 1,000,000

Answer 1

The prefix 'tera' (T) is associated with the power of 10 to the twelfth power, 10^12, which is equivalent to 1,000,000,000,000, and the correct options b) 1/1,000,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The power of 10 associated with the prefix "tera" (T) is not represented by any of the options 1/1,000 b) 1/1,000,000 c) 1,000 or strong>d) 1,000,000. The prefix tera denotes a factor of 10 to the twelfth power, or 1,000,000,000,000. In exponential form, this is written as 1012.

This power of 10 is considerably larger than any of the given choices. Understanding the concept of integer powers, such as 10³ being 1,000 (or 10 x 10 x 10), is crucial when dealing with such large or small numbers.