In which of the following are the masses given in the correct order?
A) cg

Question

In which of the following are the masses given in the correct order?
A) cg < mg < g <μg
B) cg < g < μg < mg
C) μg < mg < cg < g
D) μg < g < cg < mg

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The masses are given in increasing order, so the smallest mass should come first. The prefix "μ" means micro, which is smaller than milli (abbreviated as "m"), so μg should come before mg. The prefix "c" means centi, which is smaller than gram (abbreviated as "g"), so cg should come before g, and mg should come before g as well. Therefore, the correct order is μg < mg < cg < g, which is only shown in choice C.

In Which of the Following Are the Masses Given in the Correct