Which of these time measurements is the smallest?

0.02 seconds

0.02 teraseconds

2,500 milliseconds

25,000 nanoseconds

25,000 nanoseconds is the smallest time measurement

In order to answer the question, we convert the measurements given to a common base unit. For this case, we use seconds.

A) 0.02 seconds

B) 0.02 teraseconds x (10^12 s / 1 terasecond) = 2x10^10 seconds

C) 2,500 milliseconds x (1 s / 1000 ms) = 2.5 seconds

D) 25,000 nanoseconds x (1 x 10^-9 s / 1 nanosecond) = 2.5 x 10^-5 seconds

So, The correct answer is option " D"