Mega


 
 
Mega

Mega (symbol M) is a SI prefix in the SI system of units denoting a factor of 106, i.e. one million; 1 000 000.

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Confirmed in 1960, it comes from the Greek μέγας, meaning great.

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For example, 1 MW (megawatt) = 1 000 000 watts = 1 000 kilowatts.

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SI prefix: An SI prefix is a prefix that can be applied to an SI unit to form a decimal multiple or submultiple....

SI: The International System of Units (abbreviated SI from the French phrase, Syst?me International d'Unit?s) is the most widely used system of units. It is the most common system for everyday commerce in the world, and is almost universally used in the realm of science....

Unit: The word unit means any of several things:...


Mega related Images and Photos (experimental)

Mega Man Figure
Mega Man Figure
You Mega Pack
You Mega Pack
Robox Mega Kit
Robox Mega Kit
Mega Brows 3-Pack
Mega Brows 3-Pack
Mega Clapboard Cutout
Mega Clapboard Cutout
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid DVD
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid DVD
Mega Star Trophy Cutout
Mega Star Trophy Cutout
Mega Director Gift Set
Mega Director Gift Set
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Blu-ray
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid Blu-ray
Decorative Mega Filmstrip
Decorative Mega Filmstrip
Play-Doh Mega Set
Play-Doh Mega Set
Mega Man X D-Arts Action Figure
Mega Man X D-Arts Action Figure

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Introduction
Other common examples of usage
Computing
See also
External links
Other uses for the word Mega
 
FR: Méga


 

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