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What is the metric prefix for 10^-12 and how does it relate to meters?

  • A. pico- (p) = 10^-12 meters
  • B. nano- (n) = 10^-12 meters
  • C. femto- (f) = 10^-12 meters
  • D. pico- (p) = 10^-15 meters
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'femto-' stands for 10^-15, making femtometer equal to 10^-15 meters. The incorrect choices are A and B because 'pico-' represents 10^-12 (picometer) and 'nano-' represents 10^-9 (nanometer), respectively. Choice D is also incorrect as 'pico-' is associated with 10^-12, not 10^-15.