Concept explainers
Interpretation:
Each number for the given unit is to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Dimensional analysis is useful in converting one unit to another.
To convert a quantity
Answer to Problem 32E
Solution:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explanation of Solution
a) Square centimeters (
To convert
Thus, correct conversion factor will be
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
b) Cubic inches (
To convert
And
Thus, correct conversion factors will be
Multiply the conversion factors with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
c) Square centimeters (
To convert
And
Thus, correct conversion factors will be
Multiply the conversion factors with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
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