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Appendix F

Mathematical Values and Units

TABLE F.1
Prefixes for Multiples and Submultiples

Multiple/Submultiple Prefi x SI Symbol
10 12 tetra T
10 9 giga G
10 6 mega M
10 3 kilo k, K
10 2 hecto h
10 1 deka da
10 0
10 –1 deci d
10 –2 centi c
10 –3 milli m
10 –6 micro µ
10 –9 nano n
10 –15 femto f
10 –18 atto a

TABLE F.2
Units of Measure
Quality Unit SI symbol Formula
Acceleration m/s 2
Amount of substance mole mol
Bulk modulus N/m 2
Chemical potential joule J N m
Compressibility 1/Pa
Density kg/m 3
Electrical charge coulomb C A s
Electrical capacitance farad F A s/V
Electrical conductivity siemens S A/V
Electrical current ampere A
Electrical fi eld strength V/m
Electrical inductance henry H V s/A
Electrical resistance ohm Ω V/A

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