Dimensional Analysis Dimensional Analysis: Uses equalities to convert a value from one unit to another. Unit equalities: equations that show how different units are related 1000 m = 1 km 1 in = 2.54 cm 1 mi = 5280 ft Conversion factors: equations that are always equal to one m 1 in 1 mi 1 km 2.54 cm 5280 ft *whatever unit you want to get rid of should be on the bottom* *conversion factors are “defined quantities”

Write the correct abbreviation for each metric unit. 1) Kilogram _____ 4) Milliliter _____ 7) Kilometer _____ 2) Meter _____ 5) Millimeter _____ 8) Centimeter _____ 3) Gram _____ 6) Liter _____ 9) Milligram _____ Try these conversions, REMEMBER TO SHOW WORK! 10) 2000 mg = _______ g 15) 5 L = _______ mL 20) 16 cm = _______ mm 11) 104 km = _______ m 16) 198 g = _______ kg 21) 2500 m = _______ km 12) 480 cm = _____ m 17) 75 mL = _____ L 22) 65 g = _____ mg 13) 5.6 kg = _____ g 18) 50 cm = _____ m 23) 6.3 cm = _____ mm 14) 8 mm = _____ cm 19) 5.6 m = _____ cm 24) 120 mg = _____ g Metric Conversion Challenge

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An experiment requires that each student use an 8.5cm length of magnesium ribbon. How many students can do the experiment if there is a 570cm length of magnesium ribbon available?

You're throwing a pizza party for 15 and figure each person might eat 4 slices. How much is the pizza going to cost you? You call up the pizza place and learn that each pizza will cost you $14.78 and will be cut into 12 slices. You tell them you'll call back. Do you have enough money? Here's how you figure it out, step by step.

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