Dimensional Analysis Practice

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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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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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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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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

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How many feet are in a mile?

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1 mile = 5,280 feet.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many seconds are in a minute?

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1 minute = 60 seconds.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many minutes are in an hour?

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1 hour = 60 minutes.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many hours are in a day?

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1 day = 24 hours.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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Convert 1 kilometer to meters.

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1 kilometer = 1,000 meters.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the first step in solving a dimensional analysis problem?

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Identify your 'known' and 'unknown' values.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Convert 62 miles/hour to feet/second.

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90.9 feet/second.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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Convert 565,900 seconds into days.

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6.5 days.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D