Unit 1 Ch 1 Sec 3 Measurement Conversion

What does it mean to "convert" from one unit to another? Give an example.

• To change the size of an object

• To change the unit of measurement

• To change the shape of an object

• To change the color of an object

What is the first step in converting 650 millimeters to meters?

• Move the decimal point three places to the left.

• Find the millimeter place and count spaces to the meter place.

• Multiply by 1000.

• Divide by 1000.

How many spaces do you move the decimal point to convert 650 millimeters to meters?

• 1 space to the left

• 2 spaces to the left

• 3 spaces to the left

• 4 spaces to the left

What is 650 millimeters converted to meters?

• 0.065 meters

• 0.65 meters

• 6.5 meters

• 65 meters

What is the term for a ratio that has a value of one and is used when setting up a unit conversion problem?

• Conversion factor

• Dimensional analysis

• Metric system

• English units

What is the method of changing from one unit to another using conversion factors called?

• Conversion factor

• Dimensional analysis

• Metric system

• English units

Which of the following is an example of an English unit for length?

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Inch

• Kilometer

What is the first step in converting units according to the provided learning material?

• Write down the given measurement and a multiplication symbol.

• Create a conversion factor by drawing a fraction.

• Cancel like units in the problem setup.

• Write down the number of units you are converting to.

When creating a conversion factor, where should you place the given unit?

• In the numerator.

• In the denominator.

• Next to the multiplication symbol.

• Above the fraction line.

What is the final step in the unit conversion process described in the material?

• Write down the given measurement.

• Create a conversion factor.

• Cancel like units in the problem setup.

• Multiply the numbers.