A way of converting between units for problem solving Remember all units have to be in meters kilograms and seconds You can also use dimensional analysis as a way of checking your units to make sure your problem is correct ID: 1026141
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1. Dimensional Analysis
2. Dimensional Analysis A way of converting between units for problem solvingRemember all units have to be in meters, kilograms, and secondsYou can also use dimensional analysis as a way of checking your units to make sure your problem is correct
3. Dimensional AnalysisTreats units as factors to cancel outDimensional analysis also is used in choosing conversion factors.A conversion factor is a multiplier equal to 1. For example, because 1 kg = 1000 g, you can construct the following conversion factors: both are equal to 1.
4. Dimensional AnalysisChoose a conversion factor that will make the units cancel, leaving the answer in the correct units.For example, to convert 1.34 kg of iron ore to grams, do as shown below:
5. Dimensional AnalysisTo convert derived units (combinations of base units ):Convert each unit separatelyCancel out unitsEx. Convert 3.75 m/s to km/h = 13.5 km/hÂ