Converting Units: Microvolts to Volts and Picoseconds to Seconds

In summary, the conversation revolves around converting units of measurement, specifically microvolts and picoseconds. The person asking the question is struggling to focus due to lack of sleep. The expert provides a simple explanation for the conversions and reassures the person that their calculations are correct. The conversation also briefly touches on converting femtometers to meters, with the expert confirming the person's conversion.
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Homework Statement


Would 85 uV (Micro) be 8.5 x 10^-5 V ?

And would 600ps be 6x 10^-10 S ?
Ehhh I haven't slept in weeks, I just can't focus.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I used the fact that 1u = 1x 10 ^-6 and then I used 1V/1000000uV x (85 uV)
and for the other one I used 1p/1000000000000ps x (600ps)
 
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well, yes.

Go get some rest. Physics isn't meant for tired brains.
 
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Are my calculations right?
 
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Simply replace miu with x10^-6, p with x10^-12, and you're done! I don't really understand your need for fractions and long lists of zeroes (although it works out to be correct)
 
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OH ! WOW !

I understand, thanks so much. I guess I knew it but I just need the words to make me realize.

Thanks so much !
 
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So, just to make sure I understand.

I want to convert 22.5 fm into m.

So I used 1 fm= 1x10^-15 x 22.5 and I got 2.25 x10^-14Correct?
 
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That's right =)
 

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