The total mass of the paper clips in the box is \(40 \times 10^{-1}\) kilogram.
Given the following data:
- Number of paper clips = \(5 \times 10^3\)
- Mass of each paper clip = \(8 \times 10^{-4}\) kilogram
To find the total mass of the paper clips in the box:
\(Total\;mass = n \times m\)
Where:
- n is the number of paper clips.
- m is mass of each paper clip.
Substituting the given parameters into the formula, we have;
\(Total\;mass = 5 \times 10^3 \times 8 \times 10^{-4}\\\\Total\;mass = 40 \times 10^{-1}\)
Total mass = \(40 \times 10^{-1}\) kilogram
or
Total mass = 4 kilogram
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