Meters to the -3rd Power: 5.1*10^-5m

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In summary, "Meters to the -3rd Power" refers to the unit of measurement for volume, represented by cubic meters (m^3). To convert 5.1*10^-5m to a different unit of measurement, you can use conversion factors such as 1 m^3 = 1000 L. To represent 5.1*10^-5m in scientific notation, it can be written as 5.1E-5m. This unit of measurement is commonly used in scientific calculations involving volume, but can also be used for other quantities such as density.
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What would meters*meters^-3 be?

Ex: 5.1*10^-5m(1.314*10^18m^-4)

[m=meters]
 
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It would be read as "per meter cubed." Number density has this dimension, e.g. "100 molecules per meter cubed."

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OK but..

I have to do a calculation multiplying m and m^-3 and I don't know what unit to use for the answer.

Say..5m*5m^-3= 25..what unit?

Also, when you say "per meter cubed", are you talking about m^-3? or m*m^-3?

Thanks for your response.
 
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per meter cubed is 1/m^3, but m*m^-3 is m^-2 or 1/m^2
 

FAQ: Meters to the -3rd Power: 5.1*10^-5m

What is the meaning of "Meters to the -3rd Power"?

The term "Meters to the -3rd Power" refers to the unit of measurement for volume, which is cubic meters (m^3). This means that the value given, 5.1*10^-5m, represents a volume of 5.1 cubic meters to the power of -5.

How do I convert 5.1*10^-5m to a different unit of measurement?

To convert 5.1*10^-5m to a different unit of measurement, you can use the following conversion factors:
1 m^3 = 1000 L (liters)
1 m^3 = 1,000,000 cm^3 (cubic centimeters)
1 m^3 = 1,000,000,000 mm^3 (cubic millimeters)
Simply multiply 5.1*10^-5m by the appropriate conversion factor to get the desired unit of measurement.

How do I represent 5.1*10^-5m in scientific notation?

To represent 5.1*10^-5m in scientific notation, you can write it as 5.1E-5m. This is read as "5.1 times 10 to the power of -5 meters." Scientific notation is commonly used to express very large or very small numbers in a more concise way.

What is the significance of using meters to the -3rd power in scientific calculations?

Meters to the -3rd power, or cubic meters, are commonly used in scientific calculations involving volume, such as in chemistry and physics. This unit of measurement allows for precise and accurate measurements of three-dimensional objects and substances.

Can meters to the -3rd power be used to measure other quantities besides volume?

Yes, meters to the -3rd power can be used to measure other quantities besides volume. For example, it can be used to measure density, which is the mass of a substance per unit of volume. It can also be used to measure other three-dimensional quantities, such as area and length, by raising them to the appropriate power.

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