Math Problem Statement

Convert the following units using dimensional analysis

Convert the following units using dimensional analysis

Solution

Let's walk through converting each of the units on your sheet using dimensional analysis, based on the conversion factors provided.

Problem 5: 73.031 sec hrs73.031 \text{ sec} \rightarrow \text{ hrs}

Given:

  • 1 hr=3600 sec1 \text{ hr} = 3600 \text{ sec}

Conversion: 73.031sec×(1 hr3600 sec)=0.0203hrs73.031 \, \text{sec} \times \left( \frac{1 \text{ hr}}{3600 \text{ sec}} \right) = 0.0203 \, \text{hrs}

Problem 6: 1005 yards m1005 \text{ yards} \rightarrow \text{ m}

Given:

  • 1 yard=0.9144 m1 \text{ yard} = 0.9144 \text{ m}

Conversion: 1005yards×(0.9144 m1 yard)=919.572m1005 \, \text{yards} \times \left( \frac{0.9144 \text{ m}}{1 \text{ yard}} \right) = 919.572 \, \text{m}

Problem 7: 5000 cm m5000 \text{ cm} \rightarrow \text{ m}

Given:

  • 1 m=100 cm1 \text{ m} = 100 \text{ cm}

Conversion: 5000cm×(1 m100 cm)=50m5000 \, \text{cm} \times \left( \frac{1 \text{ m}}{100 \text{ cm}} \right) = 50 \, \text{m}

Problem 8: 909 g kg909 \text{ g} \rightarrow \text{ kg}

Given:

  • 1 kg=1000 g1 \text{ kg} = 1000 \text{ g}

Conversion: 909g×(1 kg1000 g)=0.909kg909 \, \text{g} \times \left( \frac{1 \text{ kg}}{1000 \text{ g}} \right) = 0.909 \, \text{kg}

Problem 9: 1022.21 mL in31022.21 \text{ mL} \rightarrow \text{ in}^3

Given:

  • 1 mL=0.061 in31 \text{ mL} = 0.061 \text{ in}^3

Conversion: 1022.21mL×(0.061 in31 mL)=62.355in31022.21 \, \text{mL} \times \left( \frac{0.061 \text{ in}^3}{1 \text{ mL}} \right) = 62.355 \, \text{in}^3

Problem 10: 12.0187 cm in12.0187 \text{ cm} \rightarrow \text{ in}

Given:

  • 1 inch=2.54 cm1 \text{ inch} = 2.54 \text{ cm}

Conversion: 12.0187cm×(1 in2.54 cm)=4.732in12.0187 \, \text{cm} \times \left( \frac{1 \text{ in}}{2.54 \text{ cm}} \right) = 4.732 \, \text{in}


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Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How would you convert 1500 seconds to hours?
  2. If you have 3.5 yards, how many centimeters is that?
  3. Convert 1200 cm to inches.
  4. What is the conversion for 750 mL to cubic inches?
  5. How would you change 0.5 kilograms into grams?

Tip: Always set up your conversion factors so that the units you want to cancel out are opposite (one in the numerator, the other in the denominator).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Dimensional Analysis
Unit Conversion

Formulas

sec to hrs: sec * (1 hr / 3600 sec)
yards to m: yards * (0.9144 m / 1 yard)
cm to m: cm * (1 m / 100 cm)
g to kg: g * (1 kg / 1000 g)
mL to in^3: mL * (0.061 in^3 / 1 mL)
cm to in: cm * (1 in / 2.54 cm)

Theorems

Unit Conversion Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12