CH 2 : Worksheet 1 - Intro to Dimensional Analysis

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What is dimensional analysis?

Back

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

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What is a conversion factor?

Back

A conversion factor is a ratio that expresses how many of one unit are equal to another unit, used to convert between different units.

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How many milligrams are in 1 gram?

Back

1000 mg = 1 g.

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Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams.

Back

2.5 g = 2500 mg.

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How many grams are in 1 pound?

Back

1 pound = 454 grams.

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How many kilograms are in 1 gram?

Back

1 kg = 1000 g.

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Convert 173 pounds of calcium into kilograms.

Back

173 pounds = 78.5 kg.

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What is the conversion factor to convert pounds to kilograms?

Back

2.20 lbs / 1 kg.

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How many feet are in 1 yard?

Back

1 yard = 3 feet.

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Convert 2.6 yards into feet.

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2.6 yards = 7.8 feet.