1.4 Right Triangle Review and Dimensional Analysis (P1)

PHYSICS 1

September 06, 2018

Right Triangle Review and Dimensional Analysis1.4

STANDARDS1. I can convert physical quantities from one system of 

units to another.

2. I can apply the basic trigonometric functions and the Pythagorean theorem in simple physical contexts.

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WARM UP

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BD a

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State everything you know about

this triangle.

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BD a

db

Find the value of the unknown variable. Round your answer to one decimal.

1.4 Right Triangle Review and Dimensional Analysis (P1)

PHYSICS 1

September 06, 2018

Find the value of the unknown variable. Round your answer to one decimal.

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Converting Units

1 kilometer = meters

1 mile = feet

A conversion factor is a ratio (or fraction) which represents the relationship between two different units. 

Conversion Factors

Dimensional AnalysisDimensional analysis is a method of unit conversion by treating units as algebraic quantities that canbe cancelled.

Dimensional AnalysisYou step on a scale and the reading shows 71.4 kg. What is your mass in pounds?

1.4 Right Triangle Review and Dimensional Analysis (P1)

PHYSICS 1

September 06, 2018

Dimensional AnalysisYou cross the border into Canada and notice this speed limit sign on the side of the road. How fast can you drive, in mph, without speeding?

HOMEWORKUNIT 1 PROBLEMS (1015)CONVERSION WORKSHEET

Unit 1 QuestionsPHYSICS 1

1.4 Right Triangle Review and Dimensional Analysis

Attachments

TrigWorksheet.pdf

SMART Notebook

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