Convert m^2 to cm^2: How Many Transistors Fit Across a Human Hair?

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In summary, to convert square meters to square centimeters, you multiply the number of square meters by 10,000. The human hair is used as a comparison for the number of transistors because it helps visualize their incredibly small size. With the latest technology having transistors as small as 5 nanometers, thousands of transistors can fit across a human hair. It is possible for multiple layers of transistors to fit across a human hair, and this conversion helps to show the drastic decrease in the size of computer chips over the years, allowing for more advanced technology and smaller devices.
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(1.) How many cm^2 equal a m^2?

A.) 10^2
B.) 10^4
C.) 10^-2
D.) 10^-4
E.) 10^6


(2.) In the year 2000, the average size of a transistor in a microprocessor was 250 nanometers. A human hair has a diameter of 70 microns (micrometers). How many transistors fit across a human hair?

A.) 2.8
B.) 28
C.) 0.28
D.) 2800
E.) 280
 
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Related to Convert m^2 to cm^2: How Many Transistors Fit Across a Human Hair?

1. How do you convert square meters to square centimeters?

To convert square meters (m2) to square centimeters (cm2), you simply multiply the number of square meters by 10,000. This is because there are 10,000 square centimeters in one square meter.

2. What is the significance of using a human hair as a comparison for the number of transistors?

The human hair is used as a comparison because it is a commonly known object with a small size. This helps to visualize the incredibly small size of transistors and the vast number that can fit across a single human hair.

3. How small are transistors that they can fit across a human hair?

Transistors are incredibly small, with the latest technology having transistors as small as 5 nanometers. This means that thousands of transistors can fit across the width of a single human hair, which is approximately 100 micrometers.

4. Is it possible for more than one layer of transistors to fit across a human hair?

Yes, it is possible for multiple layers of transistors to fit across a human hair. With advancements in technology, manufacturers are able to stack multiple layers of transistors on top of each other, increasing the number of transistors that can fit across a human hair.

5. How does this conversion relate to the size of computer chips?

This conversion helps to give a perspective on the size of computer chips and how they have drastically decreased in size over the years. With more transistors fitting across a human hair, it means that computer chips can now hold more transistors, allowing for more advanced technology and smaller devices.

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