
Interpretation:
The conversions are to be carried out by dimensional analysis for given units of measurement.
Concept introduction:
Dimensional analysis is a way to convert the units of measurement. In order to convert one unit to another, one needs to know the relationship between those units. These relationships are called conversion factors. Dimensional analysis is used to set up and solve a unit conversion problem using conversion factors.
Conversion factor is a fraction obtained from a relationship between the units. It is written as a ratio, and can be inverted to give two conversion factors for every relationship.

Answer to Problem 64QP
Solution:
a)
b)
c)
Explanation of Solution
a)32.4 yd to centimeters
The conversion factors are as follows:
Now, set up the unit conversion calculation using the appropriate conversion factors.
The conversion is as follows:
The units in the conversion factor must cancel to give the correct unit for the answer.
Hence,
b)
The conversion factors are as follows:
Now, set up the unit conversion calculation using the appropriate conversion factors.
The conversion is as follows:
The units in the conversion factor must cancel to give the correct unit for the answer.
Hence,
c)
First, convert the speed of light in m/s to mph.
The conversion is as follows:
The number of hours in a year is calculated as follows:
The miles in one light year is calculated as follows:
The final conversion is as follows:
Hence,
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