Practice: Dimensional Analysis

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What is dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert one unit of measurement to another using conversion factors.

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How many drops are in 1 mL?

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20 drops are equivalent to 1 mL.

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How many mL are in 1 oz?

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30 mL are equivalent to 1 oz.

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How many oz are in 1 gallon?

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64 oz are equivalent to 1 gallon.

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If a leak is 14 drops per minute, how do you calculate the total volume of water leaked in a given time?

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Multiply the rate of leakage (drops/min) by the total time (min) and convert drops to mL using the conversion factor.

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How do you convert seconds to days?

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Divide the total seconds by the number of seconds in a day (86,400 seconds).

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings based on hourly wage and hours worked?

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Total earnings = Hourly wage x Hours worked.

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If a puppy is fed 2.5 ounces of formula 8 times a day, how do you calculate the total daily consumption?

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Multiply the amount consumed per feeding (oz) by the number of feedings per day.

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How do you find the total number of pages in a set of books?

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Multiply the number of books by the average chapters per book and then by the average pages per chapter.

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What is the significance of using scientific notation in calculations?

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Scientific notation simplifies the representation of very large or very small numbers, making calculations easier.