Physics PYQ 25 of 288 · Units

One micron is equal to –

  1. A1/10 mm
  2. B1/100 mm
  3. C1/1000 mm
  4. D1/10,000 mm

46th BPSC Prelims 2004

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Correct answer: (c) 1/1000 mm

Explanation

A micron (micrometre, μm) is 10⁻⁶ m. Since 1 mm = 10⁻³ m, 1 micron = 10⁻³ mm = 1/1000 mm.

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