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1.1 Natural units (a) Use powers of G and c to convert 1 Mo to a unit of time and give its value in SI units. (b) Combine powers of G and c to form a constant with dimensions of luminosity and give its value in SI units.
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Transcribed Image Text:1.1 Natural units (a) Use powers of G and c to convert 1 Mo to a unit of time and give its value in SI units. (b) Combine powers of G and c to form a constant with dimensions of luminosity and give its value in SI units.
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