ppt课件-ch.2 measurement,and problem solving（ch.2测量,和解决问题）.pptVIP

V. General Conversions Typically, we are given a quantity in some unit, and we must convert to another unit. V. Conversion Factors conversion factor: ratio used to express a measured quantity in different units For the equivalency statement “5280 feet are in 1 mile,” two conversion factors are possible. 1 mi 5280 ft 5280 ft 1 mi OR V. Conversion Example If 1 in equals 2.54 cm, convert 24.8 inches to centimeters. V. Conversion Factors V. Sample Problems Perform the following multistep unit conversions. Convert 2400 cm to feet. Convert 10 km to inches. How many cubic inches are there in 3.25 yd3