Science Conversion Problems
A Grade 9 science worksheet focusing on conversion problems, including unit conversions and dimensional analysis.
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Science Conversion Problems
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Read each question carefully and show all your work for conversion problems. Use dimensional analysis where appropriate.
1. The basic unit of length in the SI system is the .
2. There are 1000 in 1 kilogram.
3. Dimensional analysis is a method used to convert between different .
4. To convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit, you typically .
1. Convert 5.5 meters to centimeters.
2. How many liters are in 750 milliliters?
3. A car travels 120 kilometers. How many miles is this? (1 km = 0.621 miles)
1. Which of the following is equivalent to 2.5 hours?
120 minutes
150 minutes
250 minutes
100 minutes
2. If a substance has a density of 1.2 g/mL, what is its density in kg/L?
0.0012 kg/L
1.2 kg/L
1200 kg/L
12 kg/L
1. To convert from grams to milligrams, you divide by 1000.
True
False
2. There are 60 seconds in one minute, and 60 minutes in one hour.
True
False
1. A recipe calls for 250 grams of flour. If you only have a measuring cup that measures in ounces, how many ounces of flour do you need? (1 oz = 28.35 g)
2. The speed limit on a highway is 60 miles per hour. What is this speed in meters per second? (1 mile = 1609 meters, 1 hour = 3600 seconds)