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    The document discusses dimensional analysis, which is a problem-solving approach used to convert between different units of measurement. Dimensional analysis uses conversion factors, which are ratios that show the relationship between two equivalent units. Students learn that any conversion can be written as a fraction, and that the fraction must be written so that like units cancel out. The document provides multiple examples of using dimensional analysis to convert between units like centimeters and kilometers, pounds and grams, and cups and quarts. It also discusses how to perform multi-step conversions and how to convert between combination units.

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    The document discusses dimensional analysis, which is a problem-solving approach used to convert between different units of measurement. Dimensional analysis uses conversion factors, which are ratios that show the relationship between two equivalent units. Students learn that any conversion can be written as a fraction, and that the fraction must be written so that like units cancel out. The document provides multiple examples of using dimensional analysis to convert between units like centimeters and kilometers, pounds and grams, and cups and quarts. It also discusses how to perform multi-step conversions and how to convert between combination units.

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    Chapter 5.

    6
    Dimensional Analysis
    Objective: Learn how to use dimensional
    analysis to solve problems

    Mrs. Baldessari
    Chemistry
    Conversion Problems

    Because each country’s


    currency compares
    differently with the U.S.
    dollar, knowing how to
    convert currency units
    correctly is very
    important. Conversion
    problems are readily
    solved by a problem-
    solving approach called
    dimensional analysis.
    What is Dimensional Analysis?

    Ex: 3 cm = 50 km

    Since the map is a small-scale representation of a large area,


    there is a scale that you can use to convert from small-scale
    units to large-scale units—for example, going from inches to
    miles or from cm to km.
    What is Dimensional Analysis?

    Whenever you use a map or exchange


    currency, you are utilizing the scientific
    method of dimensional analysis.
    A conversion factor is a ratio of equivalent
    measurements.

    The ratios 100 cm/1 m and 1 m/100 cm are


    examples of conversion factors.

    When a measurement is multiplied by a conversion


    factor, the numerical value is generally changed,
    but the actual size of the quantity measured
    remains the same.
    Examples of Conversions

    You can write any conversion as a


    fraction.
    Be careful how you write that fraction.
    For example, you can write
    1 m = 100cm
    as 1m or 100 cm
    100 cm 1m
    Examples of Conversions

    Again, just be careful how you write the


    fraction.
    The fraction must be written so that like
    units cancel.
    For example. How many liters do you
    have with 50 mL?
    Steps
    1. Start with the given value.
    2. Write the multiplication symbol.
    3. Choose the appropriate conversion factor.
    4. The problem is solved by multiplying the
    given data & their units by the appropriate
    unit factors so that the desired units
    remain.
    5. Remember, cancel like units.
    Let’s try some examples together…

    1. Suppose there are 12 slices of pizza in


    one pizza. How many slices are in 7
    pizzas?
    1. Start with the given Given: 7 pizzas
    value. Want: # of slices
    2. Write the Conversion: 12 slices = one pizza
    multiplication
    symbol.
    3. Choose the
    appropriate
    conversion factor.
    Solution

    Check your work…

    7 pizzas 12 slices 84 slices


    X =
    1 1 pizza
    Let’s try some examples together…

    2. How old are you in days?

    Given: 17 years
    Want: # of days
    Conversion: 365 days = one year
    Solution

    Check your work…

    17 years 365 days 6052 days


    X =
    1 1 year
    Let’s try some examples together…

    3. There are 2.54 cm in one inch. How


    many inches are in 17.3 cm?

    Given: 17.3 cm
    Want: # of inches
    Conversion: 2.54 cm = one inch
    Solution

    Check your work…

    17.3 cm 1 inch
    X 2.54 cm = 6.81 inches
    1

    Be careful!!! The fraction bar means divide.


    How many quarts is 9.3 cups?

    9.3 cups = ? quarts


    1 quart 9.3 x 1
    9.3 cups x =
    4 cups 1 x 4

    9.3
    = = 2.325 s
    4
    Now, you try…

    1. Determine the number of eggs in 23


    dozen eggs.

    Answer: 276 eggs


    Now, you try…

    2. If one package of gum has 10 pieces,


    how many pieces are in 0.023
    packages of gum?

    Answer: 0.23 pieces


    Multiple-Step Problems
    Most problems are not simple one-step
    solutions. Sometimes, you will have to
    perform multiple conversions.
    Example: How old are you in hours?
    Given: 17 years
    Want: # of days
    Conversion #1: 365 days = one year
    Conversion #2: 24 hours = one day
    Solution

    Check your work…

    17 years 365 days 24 hours


    X 1 year X 1 day =
    1

    148,920 hours
    Combination Units

    Dimensional Analysis can also be used


    for combination units.
    Like converting km/h into cm/s.
    Write the fraction in a “clean” manner:

    km/h becomes km
    h
    Combination Units

    Example: Convert 0.083 km/h into m/s.


    Given: 0.083 km/h
    Want: # m/s
    Conversion #1: 1000 m = 1 km
    Conversion #2: 1 hour = 60 minutes
    Conversion #3: 1 minute = 60 seconds
    Solution

    Check your work…

    0.083 km X 1000 m = 83 m
    1 hour 1 km 1 hour

    83 m 1 hour 1 min =
    X 60 min X 60 sec
    1 hour

    0.023 m
    sec
    Section Quiz

    1. 1 Mg = 1000 kg. Which of the following


    would be a correct conversion factor for this
    relationship?

     1000.

     1/1000.

    ÷ 1000.

    1000 kg/1Mg.
    Now, you try…

    Complete your assignment by yourself.


    If you have any questions, ask me as I
    will be walking around the room.

    The following slides provide more


    worked examples for students who need
    more practice.
    Extra practice # 1
    Extra practice # 1

    Start with what value is known, proceed to the unknown.


    Extra practice # 1
    Extra practice # 1
    Extra practice # 2
    Extra practice #2
    extra practice # 2
    Extra practice # 2
    Extra practice # 3
    Extra practice # 3
    Extra practice # 3
    Extra practice # 3
    Extra practice # 4

    Hint: When converting between


    units, it is often necessary to use
    more than one conversion factor.
    Extra practice # 4
    Extra practice # 4
    Extra practice # 4
    Converting Between Units

    Converting Complex Units

    Many common measurements are


    expressed as a ratio of two units. If you
    use dimensional analysis, converting
    these complex units is just as easy as
    converting single units. It will just take
    multiple steps to arrive at an answer.
    Extra practice # 5
    Extra practice # 5
    Extra practice # 5
    Extra practice # 5

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