How many significant figures are in each of the following measurements? (e) 5.10⨉102 J
Ch.1 - Chemical Tools: Experimentation & Measurement
Chapter 1, Problem 88b
The Vehicle Assembly Building at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is the largest building in the world, with a volume of 3,666,500 m3 (b) Express the answers in scientific notation.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Scientific Notation
Scientific notation is a method of expressing numbers that are too large or too small in a compact form. It is written as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of ten. For example, the number 3,666,500 can be expressed as 3.6665 x 10^6 in scientific notation, making it easier to read and work with in calculations.
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Volume Measurement
Volume is a measure of the amount of space an object occupies, typically expressed in cubic units. In the context of the question, the volume of the Vehicle Assembly Building is given in cubic meters (m³). Understanding how to convert and express this volume in scientific notation is essential for accurately representing large quantities in a manageable format.
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Unit Conversion
Unit conversion involves changing a quantity expressed in one unit to another unit while maintaining its value. In chemistry and physics, it is crucial to understand how to convert between different units of measurement, such as from cubic meters to liters or other relevant units, especially when dealing with large volumes or quantities in scientific contexts.
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