Dimensional Analysis Practice

Using Dimensional Analysis and Conversion Factors

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Conversion factors are ​

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that show a relationship between two units and ​

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be flipped so either unit is on top.

Multiple Choice

one meter is _____ centimeters.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

Multiple Choice

one dekagram is _____ grams.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

Multiple Choice

one liter is _____ milliliters.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

Multiple Choice

one meter is _____ decimeters.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

Remember that using dimensional analysis, you have to use the "railroad tracks" to show the different conversions.

Don't forget to cancel your units!!

Multiple Choice

John is riding his bicycle at a speed of 6.00 meters/second (m/s). If he continues at this speed, what would be his speed in kilometers/hour (km/hr)?

**NOTICE there are TWO units here! METERS / SECOND to KILOMETERS / HOUR**

(Be sure to round to the correct sig figs!)

• 21.6 kilometers/hour

• 16.67 kilometers/hour

• 2.16 kilometers/hour

• 1.67 kilometers/hour