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  2. Centi- - Wikipedia

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    Centi-(symbol c) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one hundredth. Proposed in 1793, [1] and adopted in 1795, the prefix comes from the Latin centum, meaning "hundred" (cf. century, cent, percent, centennial). Since 1960, the prefix is part of the International System of Units (SI).

  3. Metric system - Wikipedia

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    The unit of time should be the second; the unit of length should be either the metre or a decimal multiple of it; and the unit of mass should be the gram or a decimal multiple of it. Metric systems have evolved since the 1790s, as science and technology have evolved, in providing a single universal measuring system.

  4. Metric prefix - Wikipedia

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    A metric prefix is a unit prefix that precedes a basic unit of measure to indicate a multiple or submultiple of the unit. All metric prefixes used today are decadic.Each prefix has a unique symbol that is prepended to any unit symbol.

  5. Unit prefix - Wikipedia

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    A unit prefix is a specifier or mnemonic that is added to the beginning of a unit of measurement to indicate multiples or fractions of the units. Units of various sizes are commonly formed by the use of such prefixes. The prefixes of the metric system, such as kilo and milli, represent multiplication by positive or negative powers of ten.

  6. List of metric units - Wikipedia

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    The nit (nt) is a unit of luminance equal to one candela per metre squared (1 cd⋅m −2). The lambert (L) is a unit of luminance equal to 10 4 /π cd⋅m −2. The lumerg is a unit of luminous energy equal to 10 −7 lumen-seconds (100 nlm s). The talbot (T) is a unit of luminous energy equal to one lumen-second (1 lm⋅s).

  7. How To Write Numbers in Words on a Check - AOL

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    Write the amount in numbers in the box with the dollar sign. On the row beneath “Pay to the order of,” write the payment amount in words. Sign your name on the line in the bottom right.

  8. List of physical quantities - Wikipedia

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    Change of acceleration per unit time: the third time derivative of position m/s 3: L T −3: vector Jounce (or snap) s →: Change of jerk per unit time: the fourth time derivative of position m/s 4: L T −4: vector Magnetic field strength: H: Strength of a magnetic field A/m L −1 I: vector field Magnetic flux density: B: Measure for the ...

  9. “History Cool Kids”: 91 Interesting Pictures From The Past

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    Image credits: historycoolkids The History Cool Kids Instagram account has amassed an impressive 1.5 million followers since its creation in 2016. But the page’s success will come as no surprise ...