Equations

Question 1

Converting between units

Answer 1

Equation:
Information given x conversion factor(s) = information sought

Given unit x desired unit/given unit = desired unit

Question 3

Convert: Convert 5.70 inches to centimeters

Answer 3

14.5 cm

*5.70 in x 2.54 cm = 14.5 cm

Question 4

1 inch = ? Cm

Answer 4

1 inch = 2.54 cm

Question 5

Converting to the power of

Answer 5

When converting numbers with a power use this formula:

(in)^3 = (cm)^3

• I am using in/cm and raised to the third power it can be any unit or exponent

Question 6

Convert 5.70 inch^3 to cm^3

Answer 6

93.4 cm^3

(1inch)^3 = (2.54cm)^3

1 inch^3 =16.387cm^3

5.70in^3 x 16.387cm^3/1in^3 (to cancel out the in^3

93.4cm^3

Question 7

Density equation

Answer 7

D =
mass/volume

Question 8

Equation to convert from celsius to kelvin

Answer 8

K = C + 273.15

Question 9

Equation to give from Celsius to Fahrenheit

Answer 9

F = 1.8 x C + 32

9/5= 1.8 makes it easier to plug in

Question 10

Mass formula

Answer 10

M = density x volume

Question 11

Volume formula

Answer 11

V = Mass/ density