Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The height of the child in centimeter is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The relationship between centimeter and inches is as follows:
The conversion can be done as follows:
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of liters of blood required for the patient during surgery is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The relationship pint and liters is as follows:
The conversion can be done as follows:
(c)
Interpretation:
The temperature of the patient body in Fahrenheit is to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The S.I unit of temperature is Kelvin
The conversion factor to convert temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin is,
The conversion factor to convert temperature from degree Celsius to Fahrenheit is,
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