Key Concepts
- Dimensional analysis uses conversion factors to switch between different measurement units.
- Unit conversions apply in both metric (e.g., cm to meters) and imperial (e.g., feet to miles) systems.
- Some conversions involve squared or cubic units for area and volume.
Skills Covered
- Converting between metric units (e.g., grams to kilograms).
- Converting between imperial units (e.g., inches to feet).
- Using conversion factors systematically in multi-step problems.
Example Problems
- Convert 5 kg to grams.
- Convert 3 yards to feet.
- A city has an area of 50 square miles. Convert this to square yards.