Dimensional Analysis Quiz

What is the primary purpose of learning dimensional analysis according to Mr. Post?

• To solve unit conversion and stoichiometry problems

• To improve handwriting skills

• To solve complex algebra problems

• To enhance memory retention

Which of the following is NOT a step in the dimensional analysis process?

• Memorizing all conversion factors

• Ensuring units cancel out

• Filling the middle with conversion factors

• Writing the givens

In the example of converting 36 inches to yards, what is the first conversion factor used?

• 1 yard = 3 feet

• 1 foot = 12 inches

• 1 mile = 5280 feet

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm

What is the final unit obtained when converting 36 inches to yards using dimensional analysis?

• Miles

• Yards

• Meters

• Feet

When converting 12,000 inches to miles, which conversion factor is used to convert feet to miles?

• 1 mile = 1609.34 meters

• 1 mile = 1760 yards

• 1 mile = 1000 meters

• 1 mile = 5280 feet

How many miles are equivalent to 12,000 inches according to the example?

• 0.189 miles

• 1.5 miles

• 0.5 miles

• 0.75 miles

How many seconds are there in 8 hours of sleep?

• 32,000 seconds

• 25,000 seconds

• 30,000 seconds

• 28,800 seconds

What is the first step in solving the problem of converting hours of sleep to seconds?

• Calculating the total seconds

• Writing the given hours

• Finding the conversion factors

• Ensuring units cancel out

How many workdays are needed to earn $1,000 at $8 per hour and 7 hours per workday?

• 20 workdays

• 15.5 workdays

• 17.9 workdays

• 25 workdays

What is the conversion factor used to convert dollars to hours in the workday calculation?

• $12 per hour

• $8 per hour

• $5 per hour

• $10 per hour