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Dimensional Analysis Worksheet
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Solve the following problems using dimensional analysis, the given conversion factors, and the
metric conversion chart. Write all answers to the correct number of sig figs (SFs). Don't forget units!
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Conversion Factors:
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1 kg = 1000 g
52 weeks = 1 yr
1 yd = 36 inches
1 ton = 2000 Ibs
1 gal = 3.79 L
= 60 min
24 hrs = 1 day
1 mi = 5280ft
365 days = 1 yr
1 km = 0.621 mi
1 min = 60 s
= 16 oz
2.54 em = 1 inch
1 cc = 1 cm3
7 days = 1 week
264.2 gal = 1 m3
20 drops = 1 mL
1 kg
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1 mL = 1 ern"
1000mm = 1 m
1000 m = 1 km
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2. The moon is 250,000 miles away. How many feet is it from earth?
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9. Lake Michigan holds 1.3 x 1015 gallons of water. How many liters is this?
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10. A family pool holds 10,000 gallons of water. How many cubic meters is this?