Dimensional Analysis

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What is Dimensional Analysis?

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A mathematical technique used to convert one set of units to another, ensuring that the dimensions of the quantities involved are consistent.

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What is the purpose of converting units in Dimensional Analysis?

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To facilitate calculations and comparisons between different measurements by expressing them in a common unit.

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How many ounces are in a ton?

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1 ton = 32,000 ounces.

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How many days are in a year?

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1 year = 365 days (or 366 days in a leap year).

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How do you convert from tons/year to ounces/day?

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Multiply the number of tons by 32,000 to get ounces, then divide by 365 to convert to ounces per day.

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How many millimeters are in a kilometer?

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1 kilometer = 1,000,000 millimeters.

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How do you convert from millimeters/month to kilometers/year?

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Multiply the number of millimeters by the number of months in a year (12), then divide by 1,000,000 to convert to kilometers.

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How many centigrams are in a kilogram?

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1 kilogram = 100,000 centigrams.

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How do you convert from centigrams/day to kilograms/year?

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Multiply the number of centigrams by 365 to get the total in centigrams per year, then divide by 100,000 to convert to kilograms.

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How many inches are in a yard?

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1 yard = 36 inches.