Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the following prefixes represents 10 raised to the power of -15?

  1. deci(d)

  2. atto(a)

  3. femto(f)

  4. pico(p)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Femto (f) is the SI prefix for 10^-15, commonly used in physics for extremely small measurements like femtoseconds (10^-15 seconds). Deci is 10^-1, pico is 10^-12, and atto is 10^-18, so none of these match the required power.