First, it's pretty hard to read this when you don't use LaTeX. Please read the LaTeX Guide link below the Edit window to start using LaTeX. Thank you.kasnay said:
Yes, ##1.6 \ 10^7 \mathrm{\ N/cm^2}=1.6 \ 10^9 \mathrm{ \ kg/(cm \ s^2)}##kasnay said:
Also note that units must be typeset in Roman (non-italic) symbols!berkeman said:
Interesting! I just used the default LaTeX font. How would I switch fonts in LaTeX? I'm off to the LaTeX Guide for some research...vanhees71 said:
You have to use \mathrm{m} to typeset the symbol for the unit meter within a formula: ##\mathrm{m}##. To get ##A=1 \mathrm{cm}^2## just type a=1 \mathrm{cm}^2.berkeman said:
What I find annoying is that sometimes the characters don't line up properly. Look at ##A=1 \mathrm{cm}^2##. The bottom of the c is not properly lined up with the bottom of the m. Sometimes I find it convenient to use the default font instead of \mathrm{} as in ##A=1~##cm##^2##. In LaTeX #A=1~#cm#^2# where all # signs are doubled. That lines up the characters nicely.anorlunda said:
But it's ok to use kilograms instead of grams?kasnay said:
I also don't see any problem to use cm within the SI. Why should this be a problem?Mister T said:
Unit conversion is the process of changing a measurement from one unit to another. This is often necessary when working with different systems of measurement or when comparing measurements from different sources.
Unit conversion is important because it allows for accurate and consistent measurement across different systems. It also allows for easier comparison and understanding of data from various sources.
Some common units that need to be converted include length (meters, feet, inches), weight (kilograms, pounds, ounces), volume (liters, gallons, cubic feet), and temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin).
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