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Assume that an oil slick consists of a single layer of molecules and that each molecule occupies a cube .718nm on a side. Determine the area of an oil slick formed by 1.55m^3 of oil. Answer in units of m^2.
The formula for calculating the area of an oil slick is length x width, or L x W.
Knowing the area of an oil slick is important for understanding the extent of the pollution and for planning clean-up efforts.
To convert cubic meters to square meters, multiply the cubic measurement by the height of the object. In this case, it would be 1.55m x 1m, resulting in an area of 1.55m^2.
The area of an oil slick can be affected by wind, waves, and ocean currents, which can cause the slick to spread or break up into smaller patches.
The area of an oil slick can be measured accurately using satellite imagery or aerial surveys, which provide a visual representation of the size and shape of the slick.