Convert each of the measurements given to the new unit stated using the factor label method (dimensional analysis). Show all work including rewriting the given. Two step conversions:

26 cm to ft. _
16 lb to g _
1 yr to s _
3.5 mi to km _

the answer would be a

in scientific notation, the value of the  speed of light in a vacuum

  will be written as 2.995 * 10^8. when this value is represented in the form of

  a * 10^b, then, a = 2.995 and b = 8.

the value of the speed of light in a vacuum given above can also be rounded up to approximately 300000000. in this case, the scientific notation will be written as 3 *10^8.