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For Exercises 1–16, convert each of the following using dimensional analysis.
1.
To convert: The given measurement to the specified equivalent unit.
Answer to Problem 1RE
Solution:
The conversion of
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
The given measurement of
Explanation:
Refer to the TABLE 9-1 in the text book for Units of Lengths in the English System.
From the table, write the conversion factor between feet and yards as follows.
Multiply with
Simplify the expression as follows.
Thus, the conversion of
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