I. Solve the following measurement problems involving conversion of units. Express your answer in standard notation/form and in scientific notation. Answers should include three significant figures. 1. Joeff, who is an exchange student from Germany, is studying in the United States. He wishes to buy a new pair of jeans, but the sizes are all in inches. If his waist size is 85 cm, what is its waist size in inches? 2. The total area of the alveoli in the human lung is about 70m2 What is the area in a) cm2 b) in? 3. A Chevrolet Camaro convertible travels along the highway at a speed of 128 km/h. What is it the speed of the car (a) in meters per second? (b) in miles per hour?

I. Solve the following measurement problems involving conversion of units. Express your answer in standard notation/form and in scientific notation. Answers should include three significant figures. 1. Joeff, who is an exchange student from Germany, is studying in the United States. He wishes to buy a new pair of jeans, but the sizes are all in inches. If his waist size is 85 cm, what is its waist size in inches? 2. The total area of the alveoli in the human lung is about 70m2 What is the area in a) cm2 b) in? 3. A Chevrolet Camaro convertible travels along the highway at a speed of 128 km/h. What is it the speed of the car (a) in meters per second? (b) in miles per hour?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 79P: Perform the following calculations and express your answer using the correct number of significant...

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