What is 2x10-4cm converted to metres?

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The original poster attempts to convert a measurement from centimeters to meters, specifically asking about the value of 2x10^-4 cm and its equivalent in meters.

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what is 2x10-4cm converted to metres?

2x10-5 or 2x10-6?

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multiply by this conversion factor:

1 = 1m/100cm
 
it is better for you to familiar with these

cm=10^-2m
mm=10^-3m
um = 10^-6m
nm=10^-9m

It helps you when you calculate...
 
cheers
 

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