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

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one dekagram is _____ grams.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

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one liter is _____ milliliters.

• 0.01

• 10

• 100

• 1000

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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!!

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John is conducting an experiment that lasts for 565,900 seconds. How many days does his experiment last?

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

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Your roof has a leak. If it leaks at a rate of 14 drops per minute, how many hours will it take to fill a 5.0 gallon bucket? (20 drops = 1 mL; 30 mL = 1oz; 64 oz = 1 gal)

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

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A newborn puppy needs to be fed 8 times a day. Each time, it consumes 2.5 ounces of puppy formula. How many days will it take for the puppy to consume 1000 ounces of formula?

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

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The Olympic record for the high jump is just over 2.6 yards. What is that distance in feet?  (3 ft=1 yd)

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

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Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams (1000 mg = 1 gram)

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

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You have a summer job serving ice cream cones at the beach, serving an average of 25 cones per hour. You work 8.0 hours per day, 5 days a week, and get paid a salary of $940.34 every 2 weeks. Approximately how many ice cream cones will you have to serve to earn the $5,800 you are saving to buy a car?

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

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How many gallons are in a pool that holds 758,000 Liters?
(1 gallon = 3.79 Liters)

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

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