Concept explainers
1-38 Make the following conversions (conversion factor are given in Table 1-3):
(a) 42.6 kg to lb
(b) 1.62 lb to g
(c) 34 in. to cm
(d) 37.2 km to mi
(e) 2.73 gal to L
(f) 62g to oz
(g) 33.61 qt to L
(h) 43.7 L to gal
(i) 1.1 mi to km
(j) 34.9 mL to fl oz
(a)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 42.6 kg to lb should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Concept Introduction:
Mass can be converted from kg to lb using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
Mass in lb = 93.9 lb.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 42.6kg to lb:
Thus, mass in lb is equal to 93.9 lb.
(b)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 1.62 lb to g should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Mass can be converted from lb to kg using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
Mass in g = 734.81 g.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 1.62 lb to g,
Thus, mass in kg is equal to 734.81 g.
(c)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 34 in. to cm should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Length can be converted from in. to cm using the conversion factor,
Answer to Problem 1.38P
Length in cm = 86.36 cm.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 34 in. to cm:
Thus, length in cm = 86.36 cm.
(d)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 37.2 km to mi should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Length can be converted from km to mi using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
Distance in miles = 23.1 miles.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 37.2 km to mi:
Thus, distance in miles = 23.1 miles.
(e)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 2.73 gal to L should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Volume can be converted from gal to L using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
Volume in liters = 10.3 L.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 2.73 gal to L:
Thus, volume in liters = 10.3 L.
(f)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 62 g to oz should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Mass can be converted from g to oz using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
The value in oz = 2.18 oz.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 62 g to oz:
Thus, the value in oz = 2.18 oz.
(g)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 33.61 qt to L should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Volume can be converted from qt to L using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
The value in liter = 31.8 L.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 33.61 qt to L:
Thus, the value in liter = 31.8 L.
(h)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 43.7 L to gal should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Volume can be converted from L to gal using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
The value in gal = 11.5 gal.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 43.7 L to gal:
Thus, the value in gal = 11.5 gal.
(i)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 1.1 mi to km should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Length can be converted from mi to km using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
The value in km = 1.76 km.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 1.1 mi to km:
Thus, the value in km = 1.76 km.
(j)
Interpretation:
Conversion of 34.9 mL to fl oz should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Volume can be converted from mL to fl oz using the following conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.38P
The value in fl oz =1.18 fl oz.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 34.9 mL to fl oz:
Thus, the value in fl oz =1.18 fl oz.
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