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1、2HW#1: Unit ConversionTo convert between two related units you need a“conversion factor”, which is a value divided by the samevalue expressed in different units. One dozen eggs and12 eggs, for example, are the same value. Twoconversion factors for these two related units, thereforeare: A conversion
2、factor consists of the same value divided by the same value. From math, we understand that the same divided by the same always equals 1. Thus multiplying a quantity by a conversion factor is like multiplying that quantity by 1, which does not change the amount you have. What changes, however, are th
3、e units. For example, convert 60 eggs unto dozens of eggs.Your TurnCreate conversion factors of the following ratios by writing in the appropriate numbers:inches to feetkilograms to gramsseconds to minutesUse these conversions factors to convert:72 inches into feet5 kilograms to grams360 seconds int
4、o minutesRelated conversion factors can be placed in a string to allow for a series of conversions. Use the following string to convert 1 million seconds into days. Be sure to cancel all cancellable units.The density of water is 1 kilogram per liter. What is the density in units of pounds per fluid ounce?
