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Dimensional Analysis. The Factor-label Method of Conversions. Use Ratios with UNITS and Canceling . Problem: Use each of the following equivalencies (ratios) to determine how many inches are in 3 dozen miles. Conversion Factors: 1 dozen = 12 ; 5280 ft = 1 mile; 12 inches = 1 foot.
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Dimensional Analysis The Factor-label Method of Conversions Use Ratios with UNITS and Canceling
Problem: Use each of the following equivalencies (ratios) to determine how many inches are in 3 dozen miles. Conversion Factors: 1 dozen = 12 ; 5280 ft = 1 mile; 12 inches = 1 foot. Units match 3 doz.mi. 12 5280 ft 12 in ________________________________= in. 2280960 1 doz. 1 mi. 1 ft
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Convert 57 nm to mm. (n = 10-9, m = 10-3) units match 57 nm 57 x 10-6 = mm or: 5.7 x 10-5 mm Got Larger Got Smaller Note the ratios used and how they were used:
Convert 93 km to nm. (n = 10-9, k = 103) units match 93 km 93 x 1012 = nm or: 9.3 x 1013 nm Note the ratios used and how they were used:
Convert 68 μm to nm. (μ = 10-6, n = 10-9) units match 68 μm 68 x 103 = nm or: 6.8 x 104 nm