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5 seconds as a Decimal

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Converting time into decimal form is a straightforward process. First, it's essential to understand that time is typically represented in hours, minutes, and seconds. To convert time into a decimal, we primarily use the hour as the base unit. A decimal representation of time uses a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part. Here, we will learn how to convert seconds into a decimal form of hours.

5 seconds as a Decimal for Singaporean Students
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What is 5 Seconds as a Decimal?

5 seconds as a decimal

Answer

 

5 seconds as a decimal can be written as 0.00139 when converted to hours.

 

Explanation

 

To convert 5 seconds into a decimal, we need to understand how many seconds make up an hour. There are 3600 seconds in an hour. Thus, to convert seconds to the decimal form of an hour, we will divide the number of seconds by 3600.

 

Step 1: Identify the number of seconds you wish to convert, here it is 5.

 

Step 2: Use the conversion factor of 3600 seconds per hour to convert seconds into hours.

 

Step 3: Divide 5 by 3600 to find the decimal value in terms of hours.

 

Step 4: Perform the division: 5 ÷ 3600 = 0.00139.

 

This gives us the decimal representation of 5 seconds in terms of hours.

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Important Glossaries for 5 Seconds as a Decimal

  • Time Conversion: The process of converting one unit of time into another.
     
  • Decimal: A numerical representation that uses a base of ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
     
  • Hour: A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds.
     
  • Second: A basic unit of time, part of a minute, with 60 seconds equaling one minute.
     
  • Division: A mathematical operation where a number is divided into equal parts, used here to convert seconds into hours.
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