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    Combined Science GCSE

    Prefix

    What Prefix means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Prefix

    A letter placed before a unit symbol to indicate a decimal multiplier (e.g., 'k' in 'kg' means $\times 1000$).
    Pearson Edexcel · Key concepts of physics (study guide)

    Topics that use Prefix

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    Using Prefix in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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