
Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is dimensional analysis often preferred over using proportions for unit conversions?
It is the only method taught in schools.
It is more accurate and reduces the chance of errors.
It is faster and requires fewer steps.
It is easier to understand without a calculator.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for converting kilometers to feet?
Kilometers to yards to feet
Kilometers to miles to feet
Kilometers to meters to feet
Kilometers to centimeters to inches to feet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in setting up a conversion factor using dimensional analysis?
Divide the known value by the conversion factor.
Multiply by the conversion factor.
Add the conversion factor to the known value.
Write the known value as a fraction over one.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of converting kilometers to feet, why is it important to have kilometers on the bottom of the conversion factor?
To make the calculation faster.
To ensure kilometers cancel out.
To convert directly to inches.
To avoid using a calculator.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final unit obtained after converting 10,000 kilometers using dimensional analysis?
Inches
Feet
Meters
Miles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When converting speed from miles per hour to meters per second, what is the first conversion step?
Miles to kilometers
Miles to meters
Miles to feet
Miles to inches
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many sets of proportion problems are needed to convert miles per hour to meters per second using proportions?
Two
Five
Four
Three
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