Unit 3 Unit Conversions Exam Review

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What is dimensional analysis?

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Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used to convert one unit of measurement to another by using conversion factors.

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What is a conversion factor?

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A conversion factor is a ratio that expresses how many of one unit are equal to another unit, used in dimensional analysis.

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Convert 1 Gbyte to bytes.

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1 Gbyte = 1 x 10^9 bytes.

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Convert 1 nm to meters.

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1 nm = 1 x 10^-9 meters.

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Convert 1 fs to seconds.

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1 fs = 1 x 10^-15 seconds.

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What is the scientific notation for 0.00000039?

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3.9 x 10^-7.

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How do you convert from larger to smaller units?

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Multiply by the appropriate conversion factor.

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How do you convert from smaller to larger units?

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Divide by the appropriate conversion factor.

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Convert 6.8 Es to seconds.

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6.8 Es = 6.8 x 10^18 seconds.

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What is the process to convert 3.9 x 10^14 fs to Ms?

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Use the conversion factors: 1 fs = 1 x 10^-15 s and 1 Ms = 1 x 10^6 s.