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Dimensional Analysis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Convert 15.34 cm to nm.
a)
4351 nm
b)
1.534 nm
c)
1.534 x 10 ^8 nm
d)
15.34 x 10^5 nm
2.
What prefix represents 10^3?
a)
milli
b)
deca
c)
centi
d)
kilo
3.
Why is the metric system considered to be a "convenient" system of measure?
a)
The prefixes are in multiples of 10.
b)
Everybody around the world knows and understands metric measure.
c)
All units are spelled in Latin.
d)
The measure for temperature is the same as the measure for amperes.
4.
When using dimensional analysis, the conversion  fact has to equal _____.
a)
100
b)
0.01%
c)
multiples of 10
d)
1
5.
The conversion  fact when finding how many inches are in 23.45 cm is ___.
a)
254 cm = 100 inches
b)
100 cm = 2.54 inches
c)
2.54 cm = 1 inch
d)
2.54 cm = 2.54 inches
6.
A combination of base units is ____ unit. An example of this unit is density (g/cm^3).
a)
derived
b)
standard
c)
base
d)
prefix
7.
In order to convert pounds to kilograms, the ____ ____ needed is one kilogram equals 2.2 pounds. 
a)
base unit
b)
derived unit
c)
conversion fact
d)
mass equation
8.
Density is a derived unit because ---.
a)
volume is divided by mass.
b)
length times width times height.
c)
mass is multiplied by volume.
d)
mass is divided by volume.
9.
A metal is bonded by ---.
a)
nuclear forces.
b)
protons.
c)
sea of electrons.
d)
weak, loose "glue."
10.
The equipment used to measure mass is ___.
a)
cylinder
b)
balance
c)
ruler
d)
beaker