Is 0.05 cm-1 equivalent to 5 m-1 in measurement?

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Start date Mar 8, 2007

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0.05 cm^-1 is definitively equivalent to 5 m^-1. The conversion is based on the relationship between centimeters and meters, where 1 cm equals 0.01 m. Therefore, 0.05 cm^-1 can be mathematically expressed as 5/100 cm^-1, which simplifies to 5 m^-1. It is crucial to use proper notation, such as cm^-1 or m^-1, to prevent confusion in measurements.

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Mar 8, 2007

kingyof2thejring

is 0.05 cm-1
the same as 5 m-1

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Mar 8, 2007

mjsd

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mmm...why not?

Mar 8, 2007

HallsofIvy

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I will confess that I find "cm^-1" a puzzling unit! What in the world is measured that way?

However,
0.05 cm^{-1}= \frac{5}{100}\frac{1}{cm}= \frac{5}{100 cm}= \frac{5}{1 m}
Yes, 0.05 cm^-1 is the same as 5 m^-1

And, PLEASE, use at least cm^(-1) or m^(-1) to avoid confusion.