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Problem 3 Solution

There is no conversion equation for megaseconds (Ms) to nanoseconds (ns).
Given that 1 s = 1E9 ns and 1 s = 1E-6 Ms, build the conversion 1 ns= ?? Ms.
(Notice the calculator notation!)

1ns = 1E-15 Ms.

Solution Steps:

We're given the two conversion equations we need to build the desired one:

1 s = 1E9 ns and 1 s = 1E-6 Ms

Let's proceed this way: Cancel the nanoseconds (ns) out using the first equation. That leaves seconds. Then cancel the seconds out using the second equation giving Megaseconds (Ms).

Watch:

Notice that we've left it in "calculator scientific notation!"


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