Converting kilometers to micrometers

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The discussion revolves around converting kilometers to micrometers, specifically focusing on understanding the relationship between these two units of measurement.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the definitions of microns and kilometers, with one participant expressing uncertainty about the conversion process. Others suggest looking up the definitions and relationships between the units.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided numerical relationships between kilometers and micrometers, indicating a progression in the discussion. However, there remains a lack of explicit consensus on the approach to the problem, with varying levels of confidence expressed.

Contextual Notes

One participant notes feeling rusty on related subjects such as physics and calculus, which may impact their understanding of the conversion process.

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Homework Statement


how many microns make up 1 K.m


Homework Equations


prefixes for SI units


The Attempt at a Solution


i really can't attempt it because i have no idea what to do, i forgot how to do this stuff
 
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Why don't you look up what a micron is first? Then km as well. And figure out how many of one is in the other?
 
ok dokie
 
afcwestwarrior said:
ok dokie

I'm starting to have problems taking you seriously.
 
one micron equals 10^-6 meters and 1 km equal 10^3 meters
 
10^9 microns equal 1 km

1,000m/1km * 1 micro u/1*10^-6=10^9
 
It equal 10^9 or 1,000,000,000
 
afcwestwarrior said:
10^9 microns equal 1 km

1,000m/1km * 1 micro u/1*10^-6=10^9

Sure thing. That wasn't so hard, was it?
 
No it wasn't. I'm very rusty on my physics and Calculus.
 
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afcwestwarrior said:
No it wasn't. I'm very rusty on my physics and Calculus.

Practice makes perfect. You might try finding a book with solutions and practicing offline. I don't think all of these problems need posting.
 

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