Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321993724
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 4FTD
To raise a power of 10 to another power, you multiply the exponent by the power. Explain why this works.
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Answers must be expressed in engineering notation (when the exponent of the base 10 multiplier is not a multiple of 3, press ENG or SHIFT+ENG, whichever the case.)Example: 0.06N or 6.0x10-2 N must be expressed to 60x10-3N or 60mN
Answers must be expressed in engineering notation (when the exponent of the base 10 multiplier is not a multiple of 3, press ENG or SHIFT+ENG, whichever the case.)Example: 0.06N or 6.0x10-2 N must be expressed to 60x10-3 N or 60mN
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