It is common to need to square or cube a conversion factor in the process of con

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It is common to need to square or cube a conversion factor in the process of converting a value from one unit to to convert a volume measurement from cubic meters, cm3, to cubic inches, in use the following conversion factor: 1 in = 2.54 cm But in conversion factor are not cubed. To get the units to cancel, we have to cube both sides of the conversion factor. Which conversion factor below is the correct one to use for converting a measurement in cubic inches to a value in cubic centimeters? Click on the correct answer. 16.4 cm/1 in 2.54 cm^3/1 in^3 2.54 cm/1 in 16.4 cm^3 1 in^3

Explanation / Answer

For relation:

1 in = 2.54 cm

so

^3

1 in^3 = (2.54)^3 cm^3

1 in ^3 = 16.38 cm^3

so the answer is D

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