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Convert the given information in the accompanying table from SI units to U.S. Customary units.
Answer to Problem 1P
The conversion of given information in the accompanying table from SI units to U.S. Customary units are tabulated as follows:
Convert from SI Units | To U.S. Customary Units |
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
Refer to Problem 6.1 in textbook for the accompanying table.
Formula used:
Convert hr to s,
Convert meter to foot,
Convert foot to inches,
Convert mile to foot,
Convert km to m,
Convert W to
Convert Btu to
Convert
Convert
Convert N to
Calculation:
Case 1:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Substitute the unit
Reduce the equation as follows,
Substitute the unit
From equation (3) and equation (4), the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units are
Case 2:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Reduce the equation as follows,
Equation (6) becomes,
Substitute the unit
From equation (7) and equation (8), the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units are
Case 3:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Case 4:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Case 5:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Substitute the unit
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Case 6:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Case 7:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Substitute the unit
Substitute the unit
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Case 8:
Convert the given value of SI units,
Thus, the conversion of given value of SI units to U.S. Customary units is
Conclusion:
Hence, the conversion of given information in the accompanying table from SI units to U.S. Customary units has been explained.
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