Interpretation:
Number of second in 24 hours needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
An arithmetical multiplier which is used to convert a quantity that is expressed in one set of units and equal to the other quantity in another unit is known as conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 22PP
There are 86, 400 seconds in 24 hour.
Explanation of Solution
A second is the short period of time. A minute is equal to 60 seconds. An hour is equal to 60 minutes. 1 day is equal to 24 hours.
The number of seconds in 24 hours is:
Thus, one day or 24 hours is equal to 86, 400 seconds.
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