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Question 16

Which pair of symbols is written correctly?

  1. KW for kilowatt and MW for megawatt
  2. kW for kilowatt and mW for megawatt
  3. KW for kilowatt and mW for megawatt
  4. kW for kilowatt and MW for megawattCorrect answer

Explanation

The prefix kilo is a lower-case k, while mega is a capital M. A lower-case m is already taken: it is the prefix milli, so mW means milliwatt, not megawatt.

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