Concept explainers
A pond has a surface area of
Interpretation:
The surface area of the pond,
Concept Introduction:
Dimensional analysis is useful in converting one unit to another.
To convert a quantity
Answer to Problem 29E
Solution:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Explanation of Solution
a)
To convert
And
Thus, correct conversion factors will be
Multiply the conversion factors with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
b)
To convert
Thus, correct conversion factor will be
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
c)
To convert
Thus, correct conversion factor will be
Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity, cancelling units to get the desired quantity.
Hence,
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