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Question 1

An environmental chemist measures the volumetric energy density of a biogas sample under standard conditions using a calorimeter calibrated in British Thermal Units per cubic foot (Btu/ft3\text{Btu/ft}^3Btu/ft3).

The energy density of the sample is recorded as 31.8±1.2 Btu/ft331.8 \pm 1.2\text{ Btu/ft}^331.8±1.2 Btu/ft3.

Convert this volumetric energy density into megajoules per cubic metre (MJ/m3\text{MJ/m}^3MJ/m3), ensuring your converted value is given to 3 significant figures. Coordinate the absolute uncertainty in the converted value, giving it to 1 significant figure.

Use the following conversion factors:

  • 1 Btu=1055 J1\text{ Btu} = 1055\text{ J}1 Btu=1055 J
  • 1 foot (ft)=0.3048 m1\text{ foot (ft)} = 0.3048\text{ m}1 foot (ft)=0.3048 m
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