Unit Conversion & Dimensional Analysis

What property are we solving for?

• Density

• Mass

• Volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What is the base unit for mass (g)?

• g

• mg

• cg

Where does the given value go in this table?

• Top Left

• Top Right

• Bottom Left

• Bottom Right

The unit grams have to be diagonal to each other so they can cancel each other out.

• True

• False

If your given value has three significant figures, your answer must have three significant figures also. 

What will the answer be once the actual answer is expressed in three sig figs?

• 4.40 g

• 4.40 oz

• 4.41 g

• 4.41 oz

What is the base unit for time?

• Minute

• Hour

• Second

Like units must always be diagonal to each other to cancel out.

• True

• False

If all the like units cancel each other out, what unit will remain?

• Mile

• Hour

• Minute

When you multiply across, what answer do you get for the top?

• 405 x 1 x 60 = 24300

• 405 x 1 x 72 x 60 x 1 = 1749600

When you multiply across, what answer do you get for the bottom?

• 405 x 1 x 60 = 24300

• 72 x 1 = 72