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Capitolo 1, Problema 57d

(d) Bamboo can grow up to 60.0 cm/day. Convert this growth rate into inches per hour.

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Identify the conversion factors needed: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 day = 24 hours.
Start with the given growth rate: 60.0 cm/day.
Convert centimeters to inches using the conversion factor: \( \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} \).
Convert days to hours using the conversion factor: \( \frac{1 \text{ day}}{24 \text{ hours}} \).
Combine the conversions to find the growth rate in inches per hour: \( 60.0 \text{ cm/day} \times \frac{1 \text{ inch}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} \times \frac{1 \text{ day}}{24 \text{ hours}} \).

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Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is the process of converting a quantity expressed in one set of units to another set of units. In this case, we need to convert centimeters to inches and days to hours. Understanding the conversion factors, such as 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters and 1 day equals 24 hours, is essential for accurate calculations.
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The rate of growth refers to how quickly a quantity increases over time. In this context, bamboo's growth rate is given in centimeters per day, which needs to be expressed in inches per hour. Understanding how to manipulate these rates is crucial for solving problems related to growth and time.
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