The prefix 'Peta' in the SI system represents which power of 10? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The prefix 'Peta' in the SI system represents which power of 10?
A. 10^9
B. 10^15
C. 10^12
D. 10^18
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In the SI system of prefixes, 'Peta' stands for 10^15. Other common large prefixes include Kilo (10^3), Mega (10^6), Giga (10^9), Tera (10^12), and Exa (10^18). It's crucial to memorize both positive and negative powers (like nano, pico, femto) for competitive exams.

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