Conversions and Dimensional Analysis Mastery

Why is dimensional analysis considered an important tool?

• It helps in understanding chemical reactions.

• It is used to measure the speed of objects.

• It allows for the conversion between different units.

• It helps in solving algebraic equations.

What is a conversion factor?

• A tool used to measure temperature.

• A method to calculate the area of a shape.

• A ratio that shows the relationship between two measurements.

• A formula used to solve quadratic equations.

How can conversion factors be written?

• Only as whole numbers.

• As fractions in either direction.

• Only in one specific format.

• Only as decimals.

What is the first step in performing dimensional analysis?

• Setting up the multiplication steps.

• Finding the conversion factors.

• Identifying the known measurement and its units.

• Performing the mathematical calculations.

In dimensional analysis, how are units treated?

• As coefficients.

• As exponents.

• As constants.

• As variables in math class.

What is the known measurement in the giraffe example?

• 19 centimeters

• 30.48 feet

• 19 feet

• 579.12 centimeters

What is the conversion factor used in the giraffe example?

• 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters

• 1 meter = 100 centimeters

• 1 foot = 12 inches

• 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters

How many centimeters tall was the giraffe named George?

• 579.12 centimeters

• 30.48 centimeters

• 19 centimeters

• 600 centimeters

How many cookies can Cookie Monster eat in one minute?

• 50 cookies

• 30 cookies

• 20 cookies

• 12 cookies

How many cups of sugar will Cookie Monster consume if he eats cookies for 30 minutes?

• 40 cups

• 30 cups

• 60 cups

• 50 cups