1.6 Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional Analysis :: A method using unit conversions
Conversion Factor :: A ratio of equivalent measurements
Unit Cancellation :: Units cancel to leave desired unit
Factor-Label Method :: Step-by-step dimensional analysis setup

Metric Prefixes

kilo (k) :: 10³
centi (c) :: 10⁻²
milli (m) :: 10⁻³
micro (µ) :: 10⁻⁶
nano (n) :: 10⁻⁹

Mathematical Treatment of Measurements

Unit Conversion :: Changing from one unit to another
Density as Conversion Factor :: Using density to convert mass and volume