1-3 Dimensional Analysis

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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 using conversion factors.

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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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How many ounces are in a pound?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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How many feet are in a mile?

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There are 5,280 feet in a mile.

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How many quarts are in a gallon?

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There are 4 quarts in a gallon.

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How many pints are in a quart?

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There are 2 pints in a quart.

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How do you convert ounces to pounds?

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To convert ounces to pounds, divide the number of ounces by 16.

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How do you convert feet to miles?

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To convert feet to miles, divide the number of feet by 5,280.

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How do you convert quarts to gallons?

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To convert quarts to gallons, divide the number of quarts by 4.

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How do you convert pints to quarts?

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To convert pints to quarts, divide the number of pints by 2.