Dimensional Analysis Quiz

What is the primary purpose of dimensional analysis?

• To measure the weight of objects

• To determine the speed of an object

• To convert between different units of measurement

• To calculate the area of a surface

How many seconds are there in 365 days?

• 31,536,000 seconds

• 30,000,000 seconds

• 29,000,000 seconds

• 32,000,000 seconds

What is an equivalent statement in dimensional analysis?

• A statement that describes the weight of an object

• A conversion factor expressed as a fraction

• A formula for calculating speed

• A method for measuring temperature

Which of the following is an example of an equivalent statement?

• 1 kilogram = 1000 grams

• All of the above

• 1 meter = 1000 millimeters

• 1 liter = 1000 milliliters

How many inches are there in 2.5 miles?

• 158,000 inches

• 158,400 inches

• 160,000 inches

• 1584 inches

What is the first step in converting miles to inches using dimensional analysis?

• Convert miles to feet

• Convert miles to kilometers

• Convert miles to meters

• Convert miles to yards

How many days are equivalent to 3.4 x 10^8 seconds?

• 3,935.2 days

• 3,900 days

• 4,000 days

• 3,800 days

What is the final unit when converting 3.4 x 10^8 seconds to days?

• Seconds

• Hours

• Days

• Minutes

How many cups are there in 4.5 gallons?

• 80 cups

• 75 cups

• 70 cups

• 72 cups

What is the first conversion step when converting gallons to cups?

• Convert gallons to liters

• Convert gallons to quarts

• Convert gallons to pints

• Convert gallons to ounces