If I have number that is prefixed, such as 5 x 10^(+5)meters... will I prefix it to be 5Mm (mega meters) ???

Wweicker asked Jun 16, 2023

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If I have number that is prefixed, such as

meters... will I prefix it to be 5Mm (mega meters) ???

Wweicker asked Jun 16, 2023

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Answer:

No.

Explanation:

One megameter is
10^6 meters. What you have shown is
10^5.

Matt Gifford answered Jun 22, 2023

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