Chapter 1, Problem 1.74AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of $\text{53}\text{.2}\text{kg}$ individual has to be converted into pounds $\left(\text{lb}\right)\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The height in inches has to be calculated for a child who is $\text{90}\text{. cm}$ tall.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A patient, whose body temperature $\text{103}{\text{.5}}^{\text{o}}\text{F}$ has to be converted into degree Celsius.

Concept Introduction:

Temperature:  The measurement of hotness or coldness of an object is temperature.  The three temperature scales as,

1. 1) Celsius $\left({}^{\text{o}}\text{C}\right)$
2. 2) Kelvin $\left(\text{K}\right)$
3. 3) Fahrenheit $\left({}^{\text{o}}\text{F}\right)$

Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion:

Fahrenheit can be converted to Celsius using the formula,

  ${\text{T}}_{\text{C}}\text{=}\frac{{\text{T}}_{\text{F}}\text{-32}}{\text{1}\text{.8}}$