Chapter A1, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Prefixes are used in order to avoid very small/large numbers. They represent exponential order.

Concept introduction:

◾ Prefixes in units will state the order of magnitude

◾ This is useful for very small or very large numbers.

Given:

$\begin{array}{l}\text{a}\text{.}38.8\times {10}^{5}g\\ \text{b}\text{.}55.2\times {10}^{-10}s\\ \text{c}\text{.}23.4\times {10}^{11}m\\ \text{d}\text{.}87.9\times {10}^{-7}L\end{array}$