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State the following quantities in powers of 10 notation. a. 15 megawatts b. 17 kilotons c. 28 micrograms d. 0.2 millimeter

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.29P

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8. State the following quantities in powers of 10 notation.

a. 15 megawatts

b. 17 kilotons

c. 28 micrograms

d. 0.2 millimeter

9. Using the powers of 10 notation and conversion factors, calculate the number of seconds in the average lifetime (70 years) of a human.

10. Using the powers of 10 notation and conversion factors, calculate the number of seconds you have lived.

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