Lecture 5, Conversions

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Review Quiz

Conversions with Graphs

1. Inches to Centimeters with a graph, given:
   • 0 inches = 0 cm
   • 1 inch = 2.45 cm

2. Farenheit to Centigrade with a graph, given:
   • 0 Centigrade = 32 Farenheit
   • 37 Centigrade = 98.6 Farenheit
   • 100 Centigrade = 212 Farenheit

Now use the graph and the equation to do several conversions, compare your answers.

Multistep Conversions

1. Convert the speed of light from 2.99x10⁸ m s^-1 to miles per hour.
2. Convert the speed of sound from 740 miles per hour to m s^-1

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