Concept explainers
An orange has a volume of
Interpretation:
The volume of the orange,
Concept Introduction:
Dimensional analysis is useful in converting one unit to another.
To convert a quantity,
Answer to Problem 30E
Solution:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explanation of Solution
a)
To convert
Thus, the correct conversion factor is
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity, and cancel the units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
b)
To convert
Thus, the correct conversion factor is
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity and cancel the units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
c)
To convert
Thus, the correct conversion factor is
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity and cancel the units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
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