Divided a single second, then convert to milliseconds. Don't know how?

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In summary, to divide a single second, you can use basic mathematical operations such as division. To convert seconds to milliseconds, you can multiply the number of seconds by 1000. The formula for converting seconds to milliseconds is: milliseconds = seconds x 1000. You can also convert a fraction of a second to milliseconds by multiplying it by 1000. Converting seconds to milliseconds is useful for more precise measurements and calculations, especially in scientific experiments and studies.
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I don't know the answer to these questions:
1/120th of a second = how many milliseconds?
1/240th of a second = how many milliseconds?
 
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Telushomey said:
I don't know the answer to these questions:
1/120th of a second = how many milliseconds?
1/240th of a second = how many milliseconds?
1 second = 1000 ms

So, 1/120th of a second = 1/120 * 1000 ms.
 
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Thanks for the answer. :)
 

1. How do I divide a single second?

To divide a single second, you can use basic mathematical operations such as division. For example, if you want to divide a second into two equal parts, you can simply divide it by 2, resulting in 0.5 seconds for each part.

2. How do I convert seconds to milliseconds?

To convert seconds to milliseconds, you can multiply the number of seconds by 1000. This is because there are 1000 milliseconds in one second. For example, if you have 1 second, you can multiply it by 1000 to get 1000 milliseconds.

3. What is the formula for converting seconds to milliseconds?

The formula for converting seconds to milliseconds is: milliseconds = seconds x 1000. This is because there are 1000 milliseconds in one second.

4. Can I convert a fraction of a second to milliseconds?

Yes, you can convert a fraction of a second to milliseconds. For example, if you have 0.5 seconds, you can multiply it by 1000 to get 500 milliseconds.

5. What is the purpose of converting seconds to milliseconds?

Converting seconds to milliseconds is useful when working with very small time intervals. It allows for more precise measurements and calculations, especially in scientific experiments and studies.

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