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Understanding Measurements and Conversion Factors

Learn about measurements, SI units, and conversion factors for length, mass, time, volume, and density. Discover how to calculate density and convert between different units.

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Understanding Measurements and Conversion Factors

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  1. Measurements

  2. Measurements • Objective • Distinguish between a quantity, a unit, and a measurement standard • Name and use SI units for length, mass, time, volume, and density • Distinguish between mass and weight • Perform density calculations • Transform a statement of equality into a conversion factor

  3. Measurements • Review

  4. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Combinations of SI base units form derived units • Example: pressure is measured in kg/m•s2, or pascals

  5. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Volume is the amount of space occupied by an object • The derived SI unit is cubic meters, m3 • The cubic centimeter, cm3, is often used • 1 mL = 1 cm3

  6. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Density is the ratio of mass to volume, or mass divided by volume • The derived SI unit is kilograms per cubic meter, kg/m3 • g/cm3 or g/mL are also used • Density is a characteristic physical property of a substance

  7. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Density can be used as one property to help identify a substance

  8. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Sample Problem • A sample of aluminum metal has a mass of 8.4 g. The volume of the sample is 3.1 cm3. Calculate the density of aluminum

  9. Measurements • Derived SI Units • Sample Problem Answer • Given:mass (m) = 8.4 g volume (V) = 3.1 cm3 • Unknown:density (D) • Solution:

  10. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Conversion factoris a ratio derived from the equality between two different units that can be used to convert from one unit to the other • Example: How quarters and dollars are related

  11. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique that allows you to use units to solve problems involving measurements • Quantity sought = quantity given × conversion factor • Example:the number of quarters in 12 dollars number of quarters = 12 dollars × conversion factor

  12. Measurements • Conversion Factors

  13. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Deriving Conversion Factors • You can derive conversion factors if you know the relationship between the unit you have and the unit you want • Example: conversion factors for meters and decimeters

  14. Measurements • Conversion Factors

  15. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Sample Problem • Express a mass of 5.712 grams in milligrams and in kilograms

  16. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Sample Problem Answer • Given: 5.712 g • Unknown: mass in mg and kg • Solution: mg 1 g = 1000 mg Possible conversion factors:

  17. Measurements • Conversion Factors • Sample Problem Answer • Given: 5.712 g • Unknown: mass in mg and kg • Solution:kg 1 000 g = 1 kg Possible conversion factors:

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