In class, we took notes covering dimensional analysis. Dimensional analysis is used to convert one quantity to another. By using conversion factors, we can calculate out the equivalent in the desired unit. In order to determine the equivalent in the desired unit, the sought for unit must be used in the numerator. The equation for dimensional analysis is the following: given units x (desired units/given unit)= the solved desired unit.
I found these links helpful for dimensional analysis:
http://www.alysion.org/dimensional/fun.htm
https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/dimensional-analysis-unit-conversion
https://www.sophia.org/tutorials/
dimensional-analysis-unit-conversion
http://www.math-salamanders.com/metric-to-standard-conversion-chart.html
Great post! I like the use of the pictures. They show exactly what we learned and had to do for our project. And I like how you explained what conversion factors are used for. Thanks for posting
ReplyDeleteThis is a good post. I found the pictures useful, especially the chart that shows all the different conversions.
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