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Unit Conversions Lab
Objectives
1. To convert basic measurements of mass, length, time, etc. from a measured set of units to different units.
2. To use dimensional analysis for metric & non-metric conversions.
3. To continue our practice of organizing data in a table.
Directions: Use unit conversions to answer the questions. You must use dimensional analysis, show all work, round, & units.
Station #1: Length of a Pencil
Find the length of the pencil in miles. 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers (km)
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Station #2: Mass of a Paperclip
Find the mass of the paperclip in tons. There are 2.2 pounds (lbs.) in a kilogram (kg) and 2000 pounds in a ton.
Original Measurement: ______
Work:
Final Answer: ______
Station #3: Volume of a Very Small Beaker
Find the volume of the beaker in gallons. There are 0.26 gallons in a liter.
Original Measurement: ______
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Final Answer: ______
Station #4: Temperature of Your Armpit
Find the temperature of your armpit in Kelvin. The temperature in Kelvin is equal to its temperature in Celsius + 273.
Original Measurement: ______
Work:
Final Answer: ______
Station #5: Length of Time You Can Hold Your Breath
Find the maximum amount of time you can hold your breath in years. Assume 365 days in one year.
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Final Answer: ______
Station #6: Area of Paper Towel
Find the area of a paper towel in square meters. Hint: Measure in cm, then convert to meters before multiplying.
Original Measurement: ______
Work:
Final Answer: ______
Data Table
Create a data table that summarizes the data you collected and calculated in all six stations. Your table should include a description of each measurement, the numerical value you measured in the original units, and the final answer after the unit conversion.