DA and Conversions H ES Spring 24

The process of using known equivalent/equivalence statements or conversion factors to convert between different units of a specific quantity.

• dimensional analysis

• quantitative analysis

• qualitative analysis

• element analysis

How many sec are in 19 mins?

• 0.3 secs

• 570 secs

• 1140 secs

• 0.6 secs

If you want to convert from centimeters to meters, what unit should be in the numerator of the conversion factor?

• cm

• m

• km

Which conversion factor would you use to convert 819 mL to L?

Which of the following is the SI unit of mass?

• Meters

• Kelvin

• Kilograms

• Cubic Centemeters

You know 1000 mg = 1 g.  Convert 2.5 grams into milligrams.

• 25 mg
• 25,000 mg
• 250 mg
• 2500 mg

Which conversion fraction would be needed from this starting amount?

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Why is the metric system considered to be a "convenient" system of measure?

• The prefixes are in multiples of 10.
• Everybody around the world knows and understands metric measure.
• All units are spelled in Latin.
• The measure for temperature is the same as the measure for amperes.

Which conversion factor would you use to convert 819 mL to L?

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

• 0.867 ft

• 7.8 ft

• 8.07 ft

• 8.27 ft