1–1Chapter 1: Introduction to PhysicsAnswers to Even-Numbered Conceptual Questions2.The quantityT+ddoes not make sense physically, because it adds together variables that have differentphysical dimensions. The quantityd/Tdoes make sense, however; it could represent the distancedtraveledby an object in the timeT.4.(a)107s;(b)10,000 s;(c)1 s;(d)1017s;(e)108s to 109s.Solutions to Problems and Conceptual Exercises1.Picture the Problem: This is simply a units conversion problem.Strategy:Multiply the given number by conversion factors to obtain the desired units.Solution:(a)Convert the units:91 gigadollars$114,000,0000.114 gigadollars1 10dollars=(b)Convert the units again:4121 teradollars$114,000,0001.1410teradollars1 10dollars−=Insight:The inside back cover of the textbook has a helpful chart of the metric prefixes.2.Picture the Problem: This is simply a units conversion problem.Strategy:Multiply the given number by conversion factors to obtain the desired units.Solution:(a)Convert the units:651.010m70m7.010mm−−=(b)Convert the units again:681.010m1 km70m7.010kmm1000 m−−=Insight:The inside back cover of the textbook has a helpful chart of the metric prefixes.3.Picture the Problem: This is simply a units conversion problem.Strategy:Multiply the given number by conversion factors to obtain the desired units.Solution:Convert the units:98Gm110m0.3310m/ssGm=Insight:The inside back cover of the textbook has a helpful chart of the metric prefixes.4.Picture the Problem: This is simply a units conversion problem.Strategy:Multiply the given number by conversion factors to obtain the desired units.Solution:Convert the units:1267teracalculation110calculations110s70.72steracalculations7.07210calculations/s−=Insight:The inside back cover of the textbook has a helpful chart of the metric prefixes.Preview Mode
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