Dimensional Analysis

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What is Dimensional Analysis?

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A mathematical technique used to convert one unit of measurement to another using conversion factors.

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What is a conversion factor?

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A ratio that expresses how many of one unit are equal to another unit.

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How do you set up a conversion factor?

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Place the unit you want to convert from in the denominator and the unit you want to convert to in the numerator.

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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.

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If 1 foot = 12 inches, how would you convert 36 inches to feet?

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36 inches x (1 foot / 12 inches) = 3 feet.

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How many centimeters are in a meter?

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100 centimeters.

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Convert 5 km to meters.

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5 km x (1000 m / 1 km) = 5000 m.

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What is the relationship between yards and feet?

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1 yard = 3 feet.

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If you have 2.5 hours, how many minutes do you have?

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2.5 hours x (60 minutes / 1 hour) = 150 minutes.

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How many seconds are in an hour?

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3600 seconds.