The diameter of an atom is approximately 1 × 10^-10 m. What is the diameter in decimeters? 1 × 10^-6 dm 1 × 10^-9 dm 1 × 10^-24 dm 1 × 10^-21 dm
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We know that 1 meter (m) is equal to 10 decimeters (dm). So, we can multiply the diameter in meters by 10 to get the diameter in decimeters. Diameter in decimeters = Diameter in meters * 10 Diameter in decimeters = (10 * 10^{-10} m) * 10 Show more…
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