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6.1.4.1: Exercises

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    1. What unit of measurement do these abbreviations belong to?
      1. K
      2. da
      3. wk
      4. F
      5. C
      6. yr
      7. sec
      8. min
      9. hr
    2. Convert the following:
      1. 21\(^\circ\)C to \(^\circ\)F
      2. 1736 K to \(^\circ\)C
      3. 81\(^\circ\)F to \(^\circ\)C
      4. 789\(^\circ\)C to K
      5. 235,000 sec to yr
      6. 67 hr to da
      7. 19 wk to hr
      8. 4 da to min
    3. Australia uses Celsius to measure temperature. Your travel agent said it will be between 23\(^\circ\) C and 27\(^\circ\) C during your visit. What is the temperature range in Fahrenheit?
    4. You want to binge watch a TV show that has 11 episodes that are 45 minutes each. How many hours do you need to set aside this weekend to watch the entire series?
    5. A friend from Switzerland is coming to visit the U.S. in December. You tell them it will be about 35\(^\circ\) C when they're here. You forgot to tell them that the measurement was in degrees Fahrenheit. They are used to Celsius and assume that is the temperature you told them. Are they planning for cold or hot weather? What Celsius temperature, should you have told them?
    6. Your aunt always tells you her new child's age in weeks. The last time you saw them she said her child was 93 weeks old. How much is that in years?
    7. To tell your colleague in Europe the temperature you are currently experiencing, you need to tell it to them in Celsius. If it is currently 64\(^\circ\)F, what would you tell them?
    8. The photosphere of the Sun is approximately 5778 K. How much is that in Celsius?

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