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Angela King
designer: Yue-Ling Wong
This interactive tutorial provides practice in using dimensional analysis to do metric conversions and validate the conversion factors in equations. Students are first guided through two example problems, then progress to exercises requiring self-solving. Users may click to add conversion factors or select units from a drop-down menu. Helpful tools include a "Pencil and Eraser" that allows students to draw lines for cancellation of units, and a "Balance" tool that tells them whether their conversion factors are valid.
This resource is appropriate for students of high school physics. Please note that this resource requires Shockwave.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Measurement and the Language of Physics
Unit Title: Dimensional Analysis Dimensional analysis (DA) is a technique that is used to change any unit from one to another and to validate equations. Students who understand DA have a definite advantage in solving problems. This terrific interactive tutorial starts with slowly-paced guidance, then progresses with conversion problems. Cool tools include a "Pencil & Eraser" allowing students to draw lines to cancel units, and a "Balance" tool to tell them whether their conversion factors are valid. Requires Shockwave plug-in. Link to Unit:
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A. King, Dimensional Analysis Tutorials (2000), WWW Document, (http://users.wfu.edu/ylwong/chem/dimensionanalysis/index.html).
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A. King, Dimensional Analysis Tutorials (2000), <http://users.wfu.edu/ylwong/chem/dimensionanalysis/index.html>.
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King, A. (2005, November 21). Dimensional Analysis Tutorials. Retrieved May 23, 2013, from http://users.wfu.edu/ylwong/chem/dimensionanalysis/index.html
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King, Angela. Dimensional Analysis Tutorials. November 21, 2005. http://users.wfu.edu/ylwong/chem/dimensionanalysis/index.html (accessed 23 May 2013).
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King, Angela. Dimensional Analysis Tutorials. 2000. 21 Nov. 2005. 23 May 2013 <http://users.wfu.edu/ylwong/chem/dimensionanalysis/index.html>.
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Author = "Angela King",
Title = {Dimensional Analysis Tutorials},
Volume = {2013},
Number = {23 May 2013},
Month = {November 21, 2005},
Year = {2000}
}
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