P5 Dimensional analysis

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What is the conversion factor from centimeters to feet?

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1 cm = 0.0328084 ft.

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How do you convert 79,000 cm to feet?

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Multiply 79,000 cm by the conversion factor (0.0328084 ft/cm) to get 2590 ft.

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What is the dimension of time in dimensional analysis?

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[ t ]

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How is scientific notation expressed?

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Scientific notation expresses numbers as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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Convert 0.000004732 to scientific notation with 3 significant figures.

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4.73 x 10^-6.

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What is the SI base unit of mass?

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Kilogram.

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What is the significance of significant figures in measurements?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement.

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How do you round a number to the 4th significant figure?

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Identify the first four non-zero digits and round based on the next digit.

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What is the relationship between volume and milliliters?

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1 milliliter (ml) is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).

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What is dimensional analysis used for?

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Dimensional analysis is used to convert units and check the consistency of equations.