Evaluate each of the following and express with SI units having an appropriate prefix: (a) (50 mN)(6 GN), (b) (400 mm)(0.6 MN), (c) 45 MN /900 Gg.

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Evaluate each of the following and express with SI units having an
appropriate prefix: (a) (50 mN)(6 GN), (b) (400 mm)(0.6 MN)²,
(c) 45 MN /900 Gg.
SOLUTION
First convert each number to base units, perform the indicated
operations, then choose an appropriate prefix.
Part (a)
(50 mN)(6 GN)
[50(10 ) NJ[6(10°) NJ
300(10) N²
I KN
10' X
I KN
300(10) N
10'X
300 kN
Transcribed Image Text:Evaluate each of the following and express with SI units having an appropriate prefix: (a) (50 mN)(6 GN), (b) (400 mm)(0.6 MN)², (c) 45 MN /900 Gg. SOLUTION First convert each number to base units, perform the indicated operations, then choose an appropriate prefix. Part (a) (50 mN)(6 GN) [50(10 ) NJ[6(10°) NJ 300(10) N² I KN 10' X I KN 300(10) N 10'X 300 kN
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