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domyy
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Homework Statement
I want to know if my conversions seem correct to you:
If 1nm = 10^-9, then...
0.1nm = 10^-10 ?
520nm = 5.2 x 10^-7 ?
Converting Units: Are These Conversions Accurate?
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion confirms the accuracy of unit conversions involving nanometers (nm). It establishes that 0.1 nm equals 10^-10 and that 520 nm converts to 5.2 x 10^-7. The conversions are validated through division and multiplication of powers of ten, ensuring the integrity of the values during the conversion process.
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I want to know if my conversions seem correct to you:
If 1nm = 10^-9, then...
0.1nm = 10^-10 ?
520nm = 5.2 x 10^-7 ?
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berkeman
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domyy said:
Yes. To get from the first equation to the 2nd one, you divided both the LHS and RHS by 10
domyy said:
520nm = 520 x 10^-9 = 5.2 x 10^-7
Yes. To convert from the 2nd quantity above to the 3rd quantity, you divide 520 by 100, and multiply 10^9 by 100 to keep the same value for the full quantity.
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domyy
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Thanks! 
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