Chapter 5, Problem 66E

Explanation of Solution

Giga in terms of 10⁹ and 2³⁰:

• The “giga” is a prefix in the metric system.
• The abbreviation of the giga is “G”.
• The derivation of the giga is “Greek for giant”.
• The decimal notation 10⁹ refers to time of the prefix “giga”.
  • The transfer rate is conveyed in multiples of seconds in decimal notation...

Explanation of Solution

Confusion between the terms 10⁹ and 2³⁰:

“Yes” the decimal notations 10⁹ and 2³⁰ cause confusion.

Reason:

• The decimal notation of 10⁹ is 1,000,000,000...