Fundamentals Of Physics
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Chapter 1, Problem 54P
The description for a certain brand of house paint claims a coverage of 460 ft2/gal. (a) Express this quantity in square meters per liter, (b) Express this quantity in an SI unit (see Appendices A and D). (c) What is the inverse of the original quantity, and (d) what is its physical significance?
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