What is the correct formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

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Question 1 of 9

What is the correct formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = (F - 32) 5/9. This formula is derived from the relationship between the two temperature scales. The incorrect choices can be ruled out as follows: A. F = (C 9/5) + 32 - This formula is used to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. C. C = (F - 32) 9/5 - This formula incorrectly multiplies by 9/5 instead of dividing. D. F = (C + 32) 5/9 - This formula does not subtract the constant 32 from the Fahrenheit value.

Question 2 of 9

What is 0.4 expressed in inches?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To express 0.4 in inches, you don't need to convert it further as it is already in inches. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.4 inches. Choice A (0.04 inches) is incorrect as it represents a smaller quantity. Choice B (4 inches) and Choice D (40 inches) are incorrect as they represent larger quantities, which are not equivalent to 0.4 inches.

Question 3 of 9

What is 0.45 liters in milliliters?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert liters to milliliters, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. Therefore, 0.45 liters is equivalent to 450 milliliters. Choice B, 45 ml, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.045 liters to milliliters. Choice C, 4.5 ml, is incorrect as it represents the conversion of 0.0045 liters to milliliters. Choice D, 0.45 ml, is incorrect as it is the initial quantity in milliliters and not the result of the conversion.

Question 4 of 9

The SI prefixes micro and milli represent, respectively:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefixes 'micro-' and 'milli-' represent 10^-6 and 10^-3, respectively. 'Micro-' denotes one-millionth (10^-6), while 'milli-' denotes one-thousandth (10^-3). Choice B is incorrect because it confuses the order of magnitudes for micro and milli. Choice C and D are also incorrect as they provide the wrong values for the prefixes micro and milli.

Question 5 of 9

What is it called when base units are combined, such as g/mL for density?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: derived units. When base units (such as grams or milliliters) are combined, as seen in g/mL (grams per milliliter) for density, they form derived units. Derived units measure complex quantities that are derived from combinations of base units. Choice A, 'combined units,' is incorrect as it does not specifically refer to the formation of new units from base units. Choice C, 'base units,' is incorrect because base units are the fundamental units from which all other units are derived, not the combinations of units. Choice D, 'calculated units,' is incorrect as it does not accurately describe the concept of combining base units to form a new unit like g/mL for density.

Question 6 of 9

How many micrograms (mcg) are equivalent to 0.5 milligrams (mg)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000 because there are 1000 micrograms in 1 milligram. Therefore, 0.5 mg x 1000 = 500 mcg. This conversion is crucial in medication dosage calculations to ensure precise administration. Choice B, 50 mcg, is incorrect as it represents 0.05 mg. Choice C, 5 mcg, is incorrect as it corresponds to 0.005 mg. Choice D, 0.5 mcg, is incorrect because it is the same value as the initial amount in milligrams, rather than the converted value to micrograms.

Question 7 of 9

What is 0.16 as a fraction?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert 0.16 into a fraction, you write it as 16\100, which simplifies to 4\25. This fraction is in its simplest form and accurately represents the original decimal value without further reduction. Choice A (16\1000) is incorrect because the fraction is not simplified, and Choice D (4\50) is incorrect as it simplifies to 2\25, not representing the original decimal value. Therefore, Choice C is the correct answer.

Question 8 of 9

How many ounces are in 2 quarts?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To convert quarts to ounces, you need to know that 1 quart is equal to 32 ounces. Therefore, 2 quarts would be 2 x 32 = 64 ounces. The correct answer is not 16 ounces as stated in the original rationale. The correct answer is 64 ounces, which corresponds to 2 quarts. As a result, 'C: 16 ounces' is incorrect. Options A, B, and D are also incorrect as they do not reflect the accurate conversion from quarts to ounces.

Question 9 of 9

What is 0.025 mg converted to micrograms?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert milligrams to micrograms, you need to multiply by 1000, not 10000. Therefore, 0.025 mg is equal to 25 mcg. The correct conversion is obtained by recognizing that 1 milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not correctly convert milligrams to micrograms. Choice B is 10 times the correct answer, choice C is 100 times less, and choice D is 100 times less than the correct conversion.

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