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One micron is equal to `10^(3)` m.

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To determine whether the statement "One micron is equal to `10^(3)` m" is true or false, we need to understand the definitions of the metric prefixes. **Step 1: Understand the prefix "micro"** - The prefix "micro" (symbol: µ) represents a factor of `10^(-6)`. Therefore, 1 micro meter (µm) is equal to `10^(-6)` meters. **Step 2: Analyze the statement** - The statement claims that 1 micron is equal to `10^(3)` meters. We need to compare this with the correct definition of a micron. **Step 3: Compare the values** - From our understanding, 1 micron is `10^(-6)` meters, not `10^(3)` meters. - `10^(3)` meters is equal to 1000 meters, which is equivalent to 1 kilometer (km). **Step 4: Conclusion** - Since `10^(3)` meters (1 km) is not equal to `10^(-6)` meters (1 micron), the statement is false. **Final Answer:** - The statement "One micron is equal to `10^(3)` m" is **False**. ---
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