Friday 30 September 2011

Dimensional Analysis

Steps to Converting:
1. Identify what units you want to end up with
2. Find the conversion factor
3. Place units in appropriate places
4. Cancel units

Examples:
HOW MANY MILES ARE EQUAL TO 120KM?
-1.6 Km = 1 Mi
120 km x 1 mi     = 75 mi
              1.6 km

HOW MANY SECONDS ARE IN 1.4 HRS?
-1.4h x 60 min x 60s     = 5040s
              1hr       1min

Nicole H

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