Dimensional Analysis

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What is dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert between different units of measurement by 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, used to convert from one unit to another.

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Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams.

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2500 mg

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How many inches are in 1 mile? (5280ft = 1mi; 12in = 1ft)

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63360 in

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Convert 60 inches to feet.

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5 feet

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What is the conversion factor for pounds to kilograms?

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2.20 lbs / 1 kg

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If 1 inch = 2.54 cm, how many centimeters are in 10 inches?

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25.4 cm

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How do you convert from kilometers to meters?

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Multiply the number of kilometers by 1000.

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What is the relationship between liters and milliliters?

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1 liter = 1000 milliliters.

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Convert 5 kilometers to meters.

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5000 meters