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 by using conversion factors.

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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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Convert 3 lb to ounces.

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3 lb = 48 oz.

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What is the conversion factor from feet to inches?

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1 foot = 12 inches.

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Convert 3.5 feet to centimeters. (Use 1 inch = 2.54 cm)

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3.5 feet = 106.68 cm.

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How many inches are in 5 feet?

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5 feet = 60 inches.

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What is the conversion factor from cups to quarts?

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1 quart = 4 cups.

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If water leaks at 1 cup per minute, how many quarts per hour is that?

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1 cup/min = 15 quarts/hour.

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What is the conversion factor from meters to kilometers?

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1 kilometer = 1000 meters.

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Convert 6 m/s to km/h.

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6 m/s = 21.6 km/h.