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µm =
A
1 x10-12 mm
B
1 x 10-9 mm
C
1 x 10-6mm
D
1 x 10-3 mm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -micrometre, also called micron, metric unit of measure for length equal to 0.001 mm, or about 0.000039 inch. Its symbol is m. The micrometre is commonly employed to measure the thickness or diameter of microscopic objects, such as microorganisms and colloidal particles.

Detailed explanation-2: -The µm is an abbreviation for the unit of measurement known as a micrometre. It is also sometimes referred as a micron, but this term is outdated. It is also sometimes displayed as um, which is incorrect. The “µ” symbol means micro (it’s also the twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet).

Detailed explanation-3: -3. Micrometer A micrometer (also called a micron) is 1000 times smaller than a millimeter. 1 millimeter (mm) = 1000 micrometers (m). 4.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Does µm Mean (Micron)? Microns, also known as micrometers (represented as µm) are a length of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter. (1, 000µm is equal to 1mm.)

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