Manipulating Equations and Dimensional Analysis

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Convert: 345g ____________kg

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0.345 kg

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Q + R = H; solve for R

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R = H - Q

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Convert: 1256 s = ____________ h

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0.35 h

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What is dimensional analysis?

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A method to convert units and check the consistency of equations by analyzing the dimensions of the quantities involved.

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What is the formula for converting grams to kilograms?

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Divide the number of grams by 1000.

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What is the principle of isolating a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, rearrange the equation to get that variable on one side by performing inverse operations.

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What is the conversion factor from seconds to hours?

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1 hour = 3600 seconds.

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It represents the equivalence of mass and energy, stating that energy (E) is equal to mass (m) times the speed of light (c) squared.