Metric prefixes: Convert nanometre to metre. One nanometre (nm) equals what fraction of a metre (m)? Choose the correct option.

Q: Metric prefixes: Convert nanometre to metre. One nanometre (nm) equals what fraction of a metre (m)? Choose the correct option.

Concept SI prefix nano = 10−9. Final Answer 10−9 metre

Difficulty: Easy

10⁻⁹ metre
10⁻⁶ metre
10⁻¹² metre
10⁻³ metre

Correct Answer: 10⁻⁹ metre

Explanation:

Concept

SI prefix nano = 10⁻⁹.

Final Answer
10⁻⁹ metre

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