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What is dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert units from one system to another, ensuring that the equations are dimensionally consistent.

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How many feet are in a yard?

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There are 3 feet in a yard.

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Convert 2.6 yards to feet.

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2.6 yards is equal to 7.8 feet.

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How many inches are in a foot?

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There are 12 inches in a foot.

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Convert 40 feet to inches.

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40 feet is equal to 480 inches.

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How many minutes are in an hour?

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There are 60 minutes in an hour.

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How many minutes are in a year?

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There are 525,600 minutes in a year.

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Convert 300 feet/hour to inches/second.

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300 feet/hour is equal to 1 inch/second.

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What is the purpose of using conversion factors in dimensional analysis?

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Conversion factors are used to change one unit of measurement to another, allowing for accurate calculations and comparisons.

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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.