Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The value of 493.2 g should be converted to kilograms.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 493.2 g in kilograms is 0.4932 kg.
Explanation of Solution
Since,1 g = 0.001 kg.
So,
(b)
Interpretation:
The value of 493.2 g should be converted to pounds.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 493.2 g in pounds is 1.085 pound.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 g = 0.0022pound.
So,
(c)
Interpretation:
The value of 9.312 mi should be converted to kilometers.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 9.312mi in kilometers is 14.986211 km.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 mi = 1.06934 km.
So,
(d)
Interpretation:
The value of 9.312 mi should be converted to feet.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 9.312 mi in feet is 49167.36 feet.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 mi = 5280 feet.
So,
(e)
Interpretation:
The value of 4.219 m should be converted to feet.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 4.219 m in feet is 13.841864 feet.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 m = 3.28084 feet.
So,
(f)
Interpretation:
The value of 4.219 m should be converted to centimeters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 4.219 m in centimeters is 421.9 cm.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 m = 100 cm.
So,
(g)
Interpretation:
The value of 429.2 mL should be converted to liters.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 429.2 mL in liters is 0.4292 L.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 mL = 0.001 L.
So,
(h)
Interpretation:
The value of 2.934 L should be converted to quarts.
Concept Introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used for converting a quantity expressed in one unit into another equivalent set of units is said to be conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 15CR
Value of 3.934 L in quarts is 3.1003232 quarts.
Explanation of Solution
Since, 1 L = 1.05669 quarts.
So,
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