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How do I do the factor label method?

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The factor-label method is a problem solving technique using units (labels) and conversion factors. Units tell

us the type of measurement being made; for example, "5.2 cm" has a unit (cm) which tells us the measurement

to be made is length. Conversion factors (also known as "equalities") are fractions that relate two kinds of

units; for example, "6.0 cm / s" tells us that for every 1 second that passes (time), 6.0 cm are covered (length).

Notice that "6.0 cm s-1" is the same as "6.0 cm / s" in unit notation.

  • Numbers and units are considered separately.
  • Multiply by as many conversion factors as necessary.
  • Common conversion factors may or may not be supplied with the problem.

Hope you uderstand better now!

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