Unit Conversion | Math in Science | Quiz

A conversion factor is a ratio of two equivalent amounts, so it always equals 1.

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Which of the following statements are true about the conversion factor below?

It could be used to convert 120 cm to inches.

It could be used to convert 12 inches to cm.

Since 1 inch = 2.54 cm, the conversion factor is equal to 1.

All of the above are true statements.
Which of the following setups, when solved, would give you the number of seconds in one week?

A is the correct setup

B is the correct setup

C is the correct setup

D is the correct setup
What is wrong with this setup to determine the number of inches in one kilometer:

The ratio of feet to inches is not correct.

The conversion factors don't all have 1 on the same side of the division bar.

You can't divide small numbers like 1.0 by large numbers like 5280.

The miles don't get canceled by the second conversion factor.
Given that there are 2 shaftments in a foot, 1.5 feet in a cubit, 2 cubits in a yard, and 2 yards in a fathom, how many shaftments are there in 2.0 fathoms?

There is not enough information given.

0.17 shaftments

12 shaftments

24 shaftments
Given that there are 3 hands in one foot, and 12 inches in one foot, how many hands are there in 1.0 inch?

0.33 hands

0.25 hands

4.0 hands

36 hands
Given that 1 mile = 1.61 kilometers, which would be faster, 60 miles per hour, or 60 kilometers per hour?

There is not enough information given.

Neither - they are the same speed.

60 miles per hour is faster.

60 kilometers per hour is faster.