Dimensional analysis is a mathematical technique used in chemistry and physics to convert from one unit to another using conversion factors.
It's like using a GPS for a road trip. You start at your current location (the given unit) and use the map (conversion factors) to get you to your destination (the desired unit).
Conversion Factor: A ratio expressing how many of one unit are equal to another unit.
Units of Measurement: Standard quantities used to express physical quantities, such as meters, grams, or seconds.
Significant Figures: The digits in a number that carry meaningful information about its precision; significant figures are often important when performing dimensional analysis.
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