Question

the mass of the sun is about 2 x 10^27 metric tons 0r 2 x 10^30 kilograms. how many kilograms are in one metric ton

Answer 1

2x10^27 metric tons=2x10^30 KG
1 metric ton=(2x10^30)/(2x10^27) KG=10^3 KG = 1000 KG

Answer 2

1000 kg.

Explanation:

We have been given that the mass of the sun is about
`2* 10^(27)` metric tons or
`2* 10^(30)` kilograms. We are asked to find the number of kilograms in one metric ton.

To find the number of kilograms in one metric ton, we will divide
`2* 10^(30)` by
`2* 10^(27)` kilograms.

`\text{1 metric ton}=(2* 10^(30))/(2* 10^(27))`

Using exponent property
`(a^m)/(a^n)=a^(m-n)`, we will get:

`\text{1 metric ton}=(2* 10^(30-27))/(2)`

`\text{1 metric ton}=1* 10^(3)`

`\text{1 metric ton}=1000`

Therefore, 1 metric equals 1000 kg.