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 feet are in 1 mile?

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5280 feet.

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How many inches are in 1 foot?

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12 inches.

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Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams.

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2500 mg.

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What is the ratio of bones to frisbees if there are 10 frisbees and 8 bones?

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4/5.

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How many yards are in 1 mile?

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1760 yards.

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If 150 people wait 20 minutes, how long will 240 people wait?

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32 minutes.

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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.

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How do you set up a dimensional analysis problem?

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Identify the given quantity, determine the desired unit, and use conversion factors to cancel out units.

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What is the purpose of dimensional analysis?

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To ensure that the units in a calculation are consistent and to convert between different units.