Conversion factors/dimensional analysis

Conversion factors/dimensional analysis

Follow the Method

• Identify the given and known

• identify the unknown or solve for.

• Set up your equation by:

• writing your given first

• writing the multiplication sign next

• then writing the conversion factor BUT place your units first and then the numbers after

• solve your problem by multiplying straight across top and then bottom. Divide only if needed to finish the problem. Note number of significant digits. Use Sci Notation if needed.

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8.9cm = ?m

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Convert 0.049kg of sulfur to grams.

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Convert

150mg of aspirin to grams.

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The new hybrid cars get 65 miles per gallon. How many miles can you drive on 5gallons of gas?

Your Turn---

In your group work on the assigned metric conversion worksheet. Worksheet can be found TEAMS but must be uploaded to schoology once completed.

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Dr. Gomez orders 0.08 grams of medication for a patient. Each pill contains 0.003 grams of the medicine. How many pills will the patient need?”