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Dimensional Analysis

Dimensions=units
Dimensional analysis is changing from one
unit to another using conversion factors

Converting from one unit to another


Start with what you are given over one
Draw an X, draw a line
Cancel the top unit out under the line using an
appropriate conversion factor
If you are not to the unit you need to be at,
repeat from the X
Check to make sure all units cancel except
the final one that you need

1 step problems

Prac 326cg=?g
150in=?cm
25.2qt=?gal
1. 2.26hL = ?L
2. 38.2 lbs = ?kg
3. 738mm=?m
4. 9.36 X 108 micrograms = ?g
5. 2150miles=?ft.

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