University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 1 - Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors - Problems - Exercises - Page 28: 1.23

Answer

$2\times10^5$ drops.

Work Step by Step

Estimate the radius of a drop to be R=0.1 cm. Calculate the drop volume $V = \frac{4 \pi}{3}(R)^3$. The number of drops in 1.0 liter is $\frac{1000 cm^3}{V}=2\times10^5$ drops.
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