College Physics
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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
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Transcribed Image Text:с.
83 milligrams = 8.3 x,
grams
d.
0.58 microwatt = 5.8 x
watts
State the following quantities in powers of 10 notation.
15 megawatts
8.
a.
b.
17 kilotons
C.
28 micrograms
d.
0.2 millimeter
9.
Using the powers of 10 notation and conversion factors, calculate the number of seconds in the
average lifetime (70 years) of a human.
10.
Using the powers of 10 notation and conversion factors, calculate the number of seconds you
have lived.

Transcribed Image Text:Problem Set: Measurement
A.
Select the best answer
The process of comparing a property of an object to a well-defined and agreed upon referent is
called the process of (a. generalizing b. measurement c. graphing d. scientific investigation).
The height of an average person is closest to (a. 1.0 m b. 1.5 m c. 2.5 m d. 3.5 m).
One half liter of water has a mass of a (a. 0.5 g b. 5 g c. 50 g d. 500 g).
A cubic centimeter (cm3) of water has a mass of about 1 (a. ml b. kg c.g d. dm).
The property of volume is a measure of (a. how much matter an object contains b. how much
space an object occupies c. the compactness of matter in a certain size d. the area on the outside
surface).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
Problems
What is your height in meters? In centimeters?
1.
2.
What is your mass in kilograms? In grams?
3.
What is the mass of 3 L of water?
4.
How many seconds are in one day?
5.
What is the density in grams per cubic centimeter of a rock that has a mass of 1 kg and a volume
of 280 cm?
6.
Compute the area of this book in square inches.
Fill in the blank with the correct power of 10.
0.25 megaton = 2.5 x
7.
a.
tons
b.
9.5 kilovolts = 9.5 x.
volts
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