Final answer:
To convert 43.8 lbs/in² to N/cm², multiply by the conversion factor of 6.90 × 10³ N/m²/lb/in² and then divide by 10,000 to convert N/m² to N/cm².
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert 43.8 lbs/in² to N/cm², we can use the conversion factor of 1 lb/in² = 6.90 × 10³ N/m². First, convert lbs to N by multiplying 43.8 by the conversion factor: