Since 0.254 m = 25.4 cm = 254 mm, we could conclude that unit conversions within the metric units of length can be accomplished by simply shifting the ______ the appropriate number of places.

Q: A fathom is a unit of length, usually reserved for measuring the depth of water. A fathom is…

A: The unit conversion of fathom into ft is given as, 1 fathom=6 ft1 ft=16 fathom

Q: (a) How many significant figures are in the numbers 99 and 100? (b) If the uncertainty in each…

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Q: (a) How many significant figures are in the numbers 999.0 and 106.ó? 999.0 1000.0 (b) If the…

A: (a) Significant numbers in 999.0 is 4 Significant numbers is 1000.0 is 5

Q: In the Bible, Noah is instructed to build an ark 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high.…

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Q: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following.

A: to estimate : The order of magnitude of length in meters for a pool cue

Q: Carry out the following arithmetic operations: (a) the sum of the measured values 756, 37.2, 0.83,…

A: (a) In addition, the result is rounded to least number of significant figures after the decimal The…

Q: The metric system originated in France in 1791 as the ___________________________   None of the…

A: 1. The system was initially called the "Decimal System of Measures" when it was first introduced in…

Q: (a) A pyramid has a height of 478 ft and its base covers an area of 15.0 acres (see figure below).…

A: Given The height of the pyramid is h = 478 ft. The base area covers by the pyramid is B = 15 acres =…

Q: The micrometer (1 µm) is often called the micron. (a) How many microns make up 4.0 km? | um (b) What…

A: Given 1μm=10-6 m

Q: Express the following sum with the correct number of significant figures: 1.80 mm + 171.5 cm +…

A: Here, the sum is

Q: A rectangular plate has length (2:0.02) cm and width (1+0.01) cm The maximum percentage error in the…

A: According to question we need to find the maximum percentage error in the measurement of its area ?

Q: The following masses are given in kilograms. Use metric prefixes on the gram to rewrite them so the…

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Q: The following lengths are given in meters. Use metric prefixes to rewrite them so the numerical…

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Q: A rectangular plate has length (2±0.02) cm and width (1±0.01) cm The maximum percentage error in the…

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Q: How many significant figures are in the following numbers? (a) 78.9 ±\pm± 0.2 (b) 3.788 ×\times× 109…

A: 3

Q: A rectangular room was designed to be built for a length of 25 feet and a breadth of 18 feet. Find…

A: Given data: The length of room is l=25 ft. The breadth of room is b=18 ft. The deviation in length…

Q: Morty measures a Meeseeks box (an object that is roughly a cube) with an old rusty ruler. Because of…

A: Given that, Width (W)=20.2 cm=0.202 m Height (H)=19 cm=0.19 mDepth(D)=20.31 cm=0.2031 mMass(M)=7.401…

Q: Express this product in units of km3 in standard scientific notation and with the appropriate number…

A: given that (4.2 km) × (4.0 m) × (13.24 × 10−3 mm)

Q: Estimate the number of atoms in 1 cm3 of a solid. (Note that the diameter of an atom is about 10210…

A: Given: Total volume, V = 1 cm3 diameter of one atom = 10-10 m

Q: The radius of a solid sphere is measured to be (6.30 i 0.30) cm, and its mass is measured to be…

A: (given) Radius of the sphere = 6.30 cm = 6.30×10-2 m Uncertainty in the radius δr = 0.30 cm =…

Q: a) A pyramid has a height of 484 ft and its base covers an area of 11.0 acres (see figure below).…

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Q: Assume: r, x, x0 have units of m. v, vO have units of m/s. a has units of m/s/s. m, m1, m2 have…

A: Dimensions are defined as the minimum number of coordinates required to specify the magnitude of any…

Q: (US Engineering) Convert from in to ft. The unit conversion is exact. Your answer must be exact,…

A: Solution: 1. The conversion factor has an infinite number of significant figures. The length given…

Q: When non-metric units were used in the United Kingdom,a unit of mass called the pound-mass (lbm) was…

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Q: The length and width of a rectangular room are measured to be 3.885 ± 0.0065 m and 3.2 ± 0.0045 m.…

A: Given The length of a rectangular room = l = 3.885 ± 0.0065 m The width a rectangular room = b = 3.2…

Q: he speed v of an object is given by the equation v = A * t ^ 3 - Bt where I refers to time. (a) What…

A: Given: The velocity of the object is. v=At3-Bt…

Q: three dimensions always have a particular relationship defined by the variable x.

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Q: In the calculation of the area of the same square measuring: 5.0 cm ± .05 cm by 5.0 cm +.05 cm, What…

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Q: The depth of the ocean is sometimes measured in fathoms (1 fathom = 6 feet). Distance on the surface…

A: The depth of the ocean is sometimes measured in fathoms (1 fathom 6 feet). Distance on the surface…

Q: The micrometer (1 um) is often called the micron. (a) How many microns make up 3.8 km? (b) How many…

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Q: Consider the equation v= The dimensions of the variables v, x, and t are [L]/[T], [L], and [T],…

A: GivenV=13Zxt2Dimension of V=LTx=Lt=T3 is dimensionless

Q: Calculate the following and express the answer in the proper number of significant figures:…

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