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What power of ten is associated with the prefix "pico" (p)?

a) 1/1,000
b) 1/100
c) 1,000
d) 1,000,000

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Final answer:

The power of ten associated with the prefix 'pico' (p) is 1/1,000 or 10^-3.

Step-by-step explanation:

In science, the power of ten associated with the prefix "pico" (p) is 1/1,000 or 10-3. The prefix "pico" represents a value that is one trillionth (1/1,000,000,000,000) of the base unit. For example, a picosecond (ps) is one trillionth of a second. The prefix 'pico' represents the power of ten 1x10^-12, signifying one trillionth, which isn't directly given as an option in the multiple choice answers provided.

The power of ten associated with the prefix "pico" (p) is 1x10-12. When using pico, it signifies a factor of 10-12, or one trillionth (0.000000000001). None of the options a), b), c), or d) directly correspond to the pico prefix.

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