Converting 8.2 x 10^19 pm to miles | Practice with Conversions Homework

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The discussion focuses on converting 8.2 x 10^19 picometers (pm) to miles. Participants clarify that "pm" likely refers to picometers, a unit of distance. One user attempted the conversion by multiplying by 10^-12 and dividing by 1609, resulting in 5.4 x 10^9. There is confusion regarding the clarity of the original question and the conversion process. Overall, the thread highlights the need for clear definitions and proper unit conversions in mathematical problems.
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Homework Statement


Convert 8.2 x 10 to the 19 power pm to miles



Homework Equations


Convert 1.5 ft to inches



The Attempt at a Solution


I multiplied 8.2 x 10 to the 19 power times 10 to the negative 12 power and then divided it by 1609 and got 5.4 x 10 to the ninth power
 
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Your question isn't very clear to me
 
cwalker8184 said:

Homework Statement


Convert 8.2 x 10 to the 19 power pm to miles



Homework Equations


Convert 1.5 ft to inches



The Attempt at a Solution


I multiplied 8.2 x 10 to the 19 power times 10 to the negative 12 power and then divided it by 1609 and got 5.4 x 10 to the ninth power

rh23 said:
Your question isn't very clear to me

Not clear to me either. What's a "pm"? Some distance measurement?

Also, if you click the Sigma symbol in the Advanced Reply menu, you can put your equations into LaTeX to make them clearer. Like:

D = 8.2 * 10^{19}
 
berkeman said:
Not clear to me either. What's a "pm"? Some distance measurement?

I believe that "pm" would stand for "picometers". The op can correct me if I am wrong.
 

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