Concept explainers
Which quantity in each pair is larger?
- a. 10 km or 10 m
- b. 10 L or 10 mL
- c. 10 g or 10 μg
- d. 10 cm or 10 mm
(a)
Interpretation:
The larger quantity
Concept Introduction:
Important features of the metric system:
- 1) Each kind of measurement has a base unit.
- 2) All other units are connected to the base unit by powers of 10.
- 3) The prefix of the unit name decides if the unit is larger or smaller than the base unit.
Answer to Problem 1.52AP
The larger quantity is
Explanation of Solution
The expansion of
Meters is converted into kilometers as,
The value
The larger quantity is
(b)
Interpretation:
The larger quantity
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 1.52AP
The larger quantity is
Explanation of Solution
The expansion of
Milliliters is converted to Liters as,
The value
The larger quantity is
(c)
Interpretation:
The larger quantity
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 1.52AP
The larger quantity is
Explanation of Solution
The expansion for
Micrograms is converted to grams as,
The value
The larger quantity is
(d)
Interpretation:
The larger quantity
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Answer to Problem 1.52AP
The larger quantity is
Explanation of Solution
The expansion of
Millimeter is converted into centimeter as,
The value
The larger quantity is
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