Confused about Math Conversion: Nano and Micro

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The discussion revolves around converting measurements from scientific notation to nanofarads (nF) and microfarads (μF). The calculations provided show that 1.67531519 x 10^-8 converts to approximately 17 nF, while 1.515761363 x 10^-10 converts to about 0.15 nF and 0.00015157 μF. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding decimal movement in conversions, noting that larger units move left and smaller units move right. A cautionary tale highlights the potential consequences of conversion errors, such as failing tests or causing satellite malfunctions. Mastery of these conversions is deemed essential for accuracy in practical applications.
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hello

i need some help and am confuse about it now..

after calculating the math.. 1.67531519 x 10 power of negative 8.. if i change to nano it is 16nf?

1.515761363 x 10 power of negative 10, if i change to nano is 15nf?

what about changing to miro? confuse with the 10 power of negative 8 and 10...

hope help
 
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1.67531519 x 10^-8 = 16.7531519 x 10^-9 =17nF (rounded up)

1.515761363 x 10^-10 = 0.1515761363 x 10^-9 = 0.15 nF (rounded down)

1.515761363 x 10^-10 = 0.00015157 x 10^-6 = 0.00015157 uF

You had better practice this before test time until it's second nature. Count the number of times that you move the decimal point left and right. Larger units are to the left and smaller units are to the right.

I failed a test miserably once because an Angstrom is 10^-10 meters and not 10^-9 meters as I was using it. I deserved it though. Conversion problems cause satellites to crash.
 
So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
I am attempting to use a Raman TruScan with a 785 nm laser to read a material for identification purposes. The material causes too much fluorescence and doesn’t not produce a good signal. However another lab is able to produce a good signal consistently using the same Raman model and sample material. What would be the reason for the different results between instruments?

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