Hibbeler Statics 14E P1.8 — Representing Combinations of Units in the Correct SI Form using Appropriate Prefix

Represent each of the following combinations of units in the correct SI form using an appropriate prefix: (a) Mg/mm, (b) mN/μs, (c) μm∙Mg.

Statics of Rigid Bodies 14th Edition by RC Hibbeler, Problem 1-8

Solution:

Part A

Mg/mm=106 g10−3 m=109 gm=Gg/m\begin{align*} \text{Mg/mm} & = \frac{10^6 \ \text{g}}{10^{-3} \ \text{m}} \\ & = 10^9 \ \frac{\text{g}}{\text{m}}\\ & = \text{Gg/m} \end{align*}

Part B

mN/μs=10−3 N10−6 s=103 Ns=kN/s\begin{align*} \text{mN/} \mu \text{s} & = \frac{10^{-3} \ \text{N}}{10^{-6} \ \text{s}} \\ & = 10^3 \ \frac{\text{N}}{\text{s}} \\ & = \text{kN/s} \end{align*}

Part C

μm⋅Mg=(10−6 m)(106 g)=m⋅gThis can also be written as:=mm⋅kg\begin{align*} \mu \text{m}\cdot \text{Mg} & = \left( 10^{-6} \ \text{m} \right)\left( 10^6 \ \text{g} \right) \\ & = \text{m}\cdot \text{g}\\ \text{This can also be written as:} \\ & = \text{mm} \cdot \text{kg} \end{align*}
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