10 Questions
Which Unicode character represents the official symbol for the SI prefix micro?
U+03BC (μ)
What does the prefix 'micro' denote in the metric system?
Factor of 10^-6
What is the legacy symbol for the SI prefix micro in Unicode?
U+00B5 (µ)
In which range is the micro sign (µ) encoded in Unicode?
"Latin-1 Supplement" range
In healthcare, what does 'mcg' commonly denote?
Microgram
What is the meaning of the Greek letter 'μ' as a unit prefix in the metric system?
One millionth
Which character is used to represent the SI prefix micro in Unicode's 'Latin-1 Supplement' range?
U+00B5 (µ)
In which field is the abbreviation 'mcg' commonly used?
Healthcare
Which of the following statements about the symbol encoding of the SI prefix micro in Unicode is true?
The micro sign (µ) is encoded in the 'Latin-1 Supplement' range at U+00B5
What does the letter 'u' sometimes represent instead of 'μ'?
'u' is sometimes used instead of 'μ' when non-Latin characters are not available.
Learn about the unit prefix 'micro' in the metric system, denoting a factor of 10−6. Explore its origin from the Greek word 'mikrós' and its representation in Unicode. Discover its common use in healthcare and beyond.
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