Dimensional analysis quiz
For each question, identify the Given and the Unknown, show your work, and report answers (with units) to the correct number of significant figures. You may refer to any notes/handouts/homeworks for conversion factors.
Ex: How many feet is 25.3 inches?
G: 25.3 in U: ? ft
25.3 in x 1 ft = 2.11 ft
12 in
This would be a 7 point problem. Everything must be shown to earn full credit.
Smoothest way to do this would probably be to work the problem by hand on a separate sheet of paper, then upload a pic.
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