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Dimensional Analysis

Question 6 • CR SS Chemistry S2 2018/19 2026

Jeffe is explaining dimensional analysis to a friend. He says that dimensional analysis can be used to convert between units. What is needed for this conversion?

Answer
A
an understanding of significant figures in metric units
B
an understanding of the difference between accuracy and precision of units
C
an equality that tells how much of one unit is equal to another unit
D
an algebra book that explains how linear equations can be set up with units

Explanation

Dimensional analysis converts a measurement by multiplying by a conversion factor: an equality stating how much of one unit equals another. For example, 1 meter = 100 centimeters lets you convert between meters and centimeters. Therefore, the needed item is an equality between units, choice C.

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