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 by using conversion factors.

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What is a conversion factor?

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A conversion factor is a ratio that expresses how many of one unit are equal to another unit, used in dimensional analysis.

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How many centimeters are in an inch?

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There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.

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How many milligrams are in a gram?

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There are 1000 milligrams in a gram.

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How many liters are in a gallon?

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There are approximately 3.79 liters in a gallon.

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How many minutes are in an hour?

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There are 60 minutes in an hour.

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How many hours are in a day?

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There are 24 hours in a day.

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How many days are in a year?

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There are 365 days in a year (or 366 in a leap year).

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Convert 3.5 feet to centimeters.

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3.5 feet is approximately 106.68 centimeters.

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Convert 2.5 grams to milligrams.

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2.5 grams is equal to 2500 milligrams.