Questions: Convert 42.12 cm^3 to cubic inches (in^3) given that 1 inch = 2.54 cm (exact).
Transcript text: Convert $42.12 \mathrm{~cm}^{3}$ to cubic inches $\left(\mathrm{in}^{3}\right)$ given that 1 inch $=2.54 \mathrm{~cm}$ (exact).
Solution
Solution Steps
To convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches, we need to use the conversion factor between centimeters and inches. Since 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters, we can cube this conversion factor to convert from cubic centimeters to cubic inches. Specifically, we divide the volume in cubic centimeters by \( (2.54)^3 \) to get the volume in cubic inches.
Step 1: Understand the Conversion Factor
To convert from cubic centimeters to cubic inches, we use the conversion factor between centimeters and inches. Given that \(1 \text{ inch} = 2.54 \text{ cm}\), we need to cube this conversion factor to convert volumes:
\[
1 \text{ in}^3 = (2.54 \text{ cm})^3
\]
Step 2: Calculate the Conversion Factor for Volume
Calculate the conversion factor for cubic centimeters to cubic inches:
\[
(2.54)^3 = 16.387064
\]
Step 3: Convert the Volume
Convert the given volume from cubic centimeters to cubic inches using the conversion factor:
\[
\text{Volume in in}^3 = \frac{42.12 \text{ cm}^3}{16.387064} \approx 2.570
\]