Physics of Everyday Phenomena
Physics of Everyday Phenomena
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ISBN: 9781259894008
Author: W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Brosing Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2, Problem 1CQ

(a)

To determine

The unit of speed in the system.

(a)

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The unit of speed in the system is boogles/bops.

Explanation of Solution

Write the formula for speed.

speed=distancetime

The distance is measured in boogles and time is expressed as bops. Therefore, the unit of speed is,

speed=boogles/bops

Conclusion:

The unit of speed in the system is boogles/bops.

(b)

To determine

The unit of velocity in the system.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The unit of velocity in the system is boogles/bops.

Explanation of Solution

The units of speed and velocity are the same. Therefore, the unit of velocity is,

velocity=boogles/bops

Conclusion:

The unit of velocity in the system is boogles/bops.

(c)

To determine

The unit of acceleration in the system.

(c)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1CQ

The unit of acceleration in the system is boogles/(bops)2.

Explanation of Solution

Write the formula for acceleration.

acceleration=velocitytime

The velocity is measured in boogles/bops and time is expressed as bops. Therefore, the unit of acceleration is,

acceleration=boogles/(bops)2

Conclusion:

The unit of acceleration in the system is boogles/(bops)2.

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