1 a.m.u =__________________?

Correct answer: A. 1.6 x 10^-27 kg

  • A. 1.6 x 10^-27 kg
  • B. 1.6 x 10^-24 kg
  • C. 1.6 x 10^-26 kg
  • D. 1.6 x 10^-28 kg

Explanation

One atomic mass unit is defined as approximately 1.66 x 10^-27 kg, which is rounded in the options to 1.6 x 10^-27 kg. Therefore option a has the correct order of magnitude and unit. The common mistake is choosing b, which has the correct numerical digits but an exponent that is 1,000 times too large.

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