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MEASUREMENT

MEASUREMENT. Chapter One: Measurement. 1.1 Measurements 1.2 Time and Distance 1.3 Converting Measurements 1.4 Working with Measurements. 1.3 Converting units. A conversion factor is a ratio that has the value of one. This method of converting units is called dimensional analysis .

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MEASUREMENT

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  1. MEASUREMENT

  2. Chapter One: Measurement • 1.1 Measurements • 1.2 Time and Distance • 1.3 Converting Measurements • 1.4 Working with Measurements

  3. 1.3 Converting units • A conversion factor is a ratio that has the value of one. • This method of converting units is called dimensional analysis. • To do the conversion you multiply 4.5 feet by a conversion factor.

  4. Solving Problems Convert 4.5 ft to cm • Looking for: • You are asked for the distance in cm • Given: • You are given the distance in ft. • Relationships: • Ex. There are ? cm in 1 ft? 30.48 cm = 1 ft • Solution: • Make a conversion factor from equivalent

  5. 1.3 Converting units • Use the correct conversion factor to convert: • 175 yds. to m. • 2.50 in. to mm.

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