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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Dimensional Analysis for Unit Conversions Using MATLAB Roger W. Pryor, 2018-07-23 This book and MATLAB(R) app package will accurately convert values from one unit of measure to another using standard conversion factors. It performs conversions from and to the inch-pound system units used in the USA and the International System of Units (SI) as documented in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications of conversions for general use. There are 1,316 conversion factors available for bidirectional conversion from / to SI units, organized into 44 minor subsections by topic under eight major topical sections. There is also an alphabetical section comprising 445 conversion factors for unidirectional conversion to SI units. It also converts CGS and other unacceptable units (conversion factors not for general use, i.e. as in science, engineering, etc.). The application performs all three steps in the conversion process: application of the relevant conversion factor, selection of significant digits, and rounding of the result. Conversion factors designated as exact are definitions, or they have been set by agreements that define the factor value precisely. All other conversion factors, designated as derived, result from truncation of decimal places and/or calculation by a combination of other factors. The unit converter will run on any MacOS or Windows platform that has MATLAB R2018A or R2018B installed. FEATURES: - Performs all three steps in the conversion process: application of the relevant conversion factor, selection of significant digits, and rounding of the result. - Converts values from one unit of measure to another using standard conversion factors. It performs conversions from and to the inch-pound system units used in the USA and also the International System of Units (SI). The companion files include: --The MATLAB conversion app. The unit converter will run on any MacOS or Windows platform that has MATLAB R2018A or R2018B installed. (Files are also available by writing to the publisher at info @ merclearning.com.) |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Dimensional Analysis for Unit Conversions Using MATLAB Roger W. Pryor, 2018-06-19 This book and MATLAB® app package will accurately convert values from one unit of measure to another using standard conversion factors. It performs conversions from and to the inch-pound system units used in the USA and the International System of Units (SI) as documented in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications of conversions for general use. There are 1,316 conversion factors available for bidirectional conversion from / to SI units, organized into 44 minor subsections by topic under eight major topical sections. There is also an alphabetical section comprising 445 conversion factors for unidirectional conversion to SI units. It also converts CGS and other “unacceptable” units (conversion factors not for general use, i.e. as in science, engineering, etc.). The application performs all three steps in the conversion process: application of the relevant conversion factor, selection of significant digits, and rounding of the result. Conversion factors designated as “exact” are definitions, or they have been set by agreements that define the factor value precisely. All other conversion factors, designated as “derived,” result from truncation of decimal places and/or calculation by a combination of other factors. The unit converter will run on any MacOS or Windows platform that has MATLAB R2018A or R2018B installed. FEATURES: • Performs all three steps in the conversion process: application of the relevant conversion factor, selection of significant digits, and rounding of the result. • Converts values from one unit of measure to another using standard conversion factors. It performs conversions from and to the inch-pound system units used in the USA and also the International System of Units (SI). The companion files include: --The MATLAB conversion app. The unit converter will run on any MacOS or Windows platform that has MATLAB R2018A or R2018B installed. (Files are also available by writing to the publisher at info @ merclearning.com.) |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Dimensional Analysis J.C. Gibbings, 2011-02-11 For experiments, dimensional analysis enables the design, checks the validity, orders the procedure and synthesises the data. Additionally it can provide relationships between variables where standard analysis is not available. This widely valuable analysis for engineers and scientists is here presented to the student, the teacher and the researcher. It is the first complete modern text that covers developments over the last three decades while closing all outstanding logical gaps. Dimensional Analysis also lists the logical stages of the analysis, so showing clearly the care to be taken in its use while revealing the very few limitations of application. As the conclusion of that logic, it gives the author's original proof of the fundamental and only theorem. Unlike past texts, Dimensional Analysis includes examples for which the answer does not already exist from standard analysis. It also corrects the many errors present in the existing literature by including accurate solutions. Dimensional Analysis is written for all branches of engineering and science as a teaching book covering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as a guide for the lecturer and as a reference volume for the researcher. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Dimensional Analysis Qing-Ming Tan, 2011-06-06 Dimensional analysis is an essential scientific method and a powerful tool for solving problems in physics and engineering. This book starts by introducing the Pi Theorem, which is the theoretical foundation of dimensional analysis. It also provides ample and detailed examples of how dimensional analysis is applied to solving problems in various branches of mechanics. The book covers the extensive findings on explosion mechanics and impact dynamics contributed by the author’s research group over the past forty years at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The book is intended for research scientists and engineers working in the fields of physics and engineering, as well as graduate students and advanced undergraduates of the related fields. Qing-Ming Tan is a former Professor at the Institute of Mechanics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Understanding Chemistry through Cars Geoffrey M. Bowers, Ruth A. Bowers, 2014-11-03 As the car anticipates its dance around the racetrack, the engine growls and pops, and all senses become immersed in the smell of exhaust vapors and the sounds of raw speed and excitement. As it turns out, these also are the sights, sounds, and smells of chemistry! The car is a great example of an everyday device with an abundance of chemistry hiding in plain sight. In fact, almost everything in a car can be described from a chemical perspective. Understanding Chemistry through Cars guides novice chemists and car enthusiasts in learning basic chemical principles in an engaging context. It also supports upper-level chemists in synthesizing knowledge gained over a chemistry curriculum and seeing how it can manifest in the real world. This book provides an overview of chemistry in relation to cars. Various topics are discussed including the ideal gas law, materials chemistry, thermochemistry, solution chemistry, mass transport, polymerization, light/matter interactions, and oxidation and reduction. The book incorporates expected learning outcomes at the beginning of each section, detailed and easy-to-follow example problems, appendices reviewing basic chemical topics, suggestions on how to use the resource in upper-level courses. Ancillary materials, such as a Twitter account and an associated blog, allow readers to explore the latest in the world of car chemistry, ask questions, and interact directly with the authors and other experts. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: An Introduction to Chemistry Michael Mosher, Paul Kelter, 2023-03-18 This textbook is written to thoroughly cover the topic of introductory chemistry in detail—with specific references to examples of topics in common or everyday life. It provides a major overview of topics typically found in first-year chemistry courses in the USA. The textbook is written in a conversational question-based format with a well-defined problem solving strategy and presented in a way to encourage readers to “think like a chemist” and to “think outside of the box.” Numerous examples are presented in every chapter to aid students and provide helpful self-learning tools. The topics are arranged throughout the textbook in a traditional approach to the subject with the primary audience being undergraduate students and advanced high school students of chemistry. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Foundations of College Chemistry, Laboratory Morris Hein, Susan Arena, 2010-08-09 Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, this book has helped them master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. It provides them with clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving. They’ll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. In addition, Chemistry in Action features and conceptual questions checks brings together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Interoperable and Distributed Processing in GIS Andrej Vckovaki, 2003-09-02 This text shows how the principles and technologies of object-oriented programming, distributed processing and internet protocols can be embraced to further the reliability and interoperability of datasets for the professional GIS market. The book describes the central concept of the interface specification between the data consumer and producer - the Virtual Data Set VDS. It then examines how VDS deals with two other classes of model - field representations and modelling uncertainty. The final part of the book looks at implementation, describing how the VDS interacts with PostScript, Java, and Object-oriented modelling environments. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Quantities, Units and Symbols in Physical Chemistry International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Division, 2007 Prepared by the IUPAC Physical Chemistry Division this definitive manual, now in its third edition, is designed to improve the exchange of scientific information among the readers in different disciplines and across different nations. This book has been systematically brought up to date and new sections added to reflect the increasing volume of scientific literature and terminology and expressions being used. The Third Edition reflects the experience of the contributors with the previous editions and the comments and feedback have been integrated into this essential resource. This edition has been compiled in machine-readable form and will be available online. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Street-Fighting Mathematics Sanjoy Mahajan, 2010-03-05 An antidote to mathematical rigor mortis, teaching how to guess answers without needing a proof or an exact calculation. In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don't just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about solving exactly stated problems exactly, yet life often hands us partly defined problems needing only moderately accurate solutions. This engaging book is an antidote to the rigor mortis brought on by too much mathematical rigor, teaching us how to guess answers without needing a proof or an exact calculation. In Street-Fighting Mathematics, Sanjoy Mahajan builds, sharpens, and demonstrates tools for educated guessing and down-and-dirty, opportunistic problem solving across diverse fields of knowledge—from mathematics to management. Mahajan describes six tools: dimensional analysis, easy cases, lumping, picture proofs, successive approximation, and reasoning by analogy. Illustrating each tool with numerous examples, he carefully separates the tool—the general principle—from the particular application so that the reader can most easily grasp the tool itself to use on problems of particular interest. Street-Fighting Mathematics grew out of a short course taught by the author at MIT for students ranging from first-year undergraduates to graduate students ready for careers in physics, mathematics, management, electrical engineering, computer science, and biology. They benefited from an approach that avoided rigor and taught them how to use mathematics to solve real problems. Street-Fighting Mathematics will appear in print and online under a Creative Commons Noncommercial Share Alike license. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Data Mining For Business Intelligence Monelli Ayyavaraiah, 2023-11-25 The book offers data mining as a crucial tool for managing company data and as an innovative technology for gaining a competitive edge. The readers will get the ability to discern data sources and modify them for data mining. They will also gain comprehensive knowledge of all data mining techniques, methodologies, and tools. The book’s cover will enable you to systematically discover possibilities for extracting business value from data using analytical means. This book delves into the ideas of data mining and data warehousing, which are rapidly growing areas in database systems. It provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the topic of data mining. Data mining is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates various disciplines such as database technology, statistics, machine learning, neural networks, artificial intelligence, pattern recognition, knowledge-based systems, knowledge acquisition, information retrieval, high-performance computing, and data visualization. More specifically it explores the methodologies for extracting patterns and insights from extensive datasets, referred to as knowledge discovery through data, or KDD. The main emphasis is on evaluating the practicality, utility, efficiency, and expandability of data mining methods for large data sets. The objective is to introduce essential principles and methods for each subject, educating the reader with the necessary foundation for the practical implementation of data mining in real-world scenarios. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Clinical Nursing Calculations Susan Sienkiewicz, Sandra Megerdichian, 2024-02-15 Clinical Nursing Calculations, Third Edition is an essential text for teaching dosage calculation to undergraduate nursing students. The text employs the CASE approach, which is a step-by-step method for performing dosage calculations. The author team draws from extensive experience across the continuum of care to bring readers a truly informative and dynamic resource. Clinical Nursing Calculations has been expertly organized into four sections for easy navigation: Mathematics Overview, Principles of Medication Administration, Basic Dosage and Intravenous Calculations, and Advanced Calculations. In addition to clinical calculation coverage, the text also features expanded content on nutrition, insulin pencalculations, and the legal implications of medication administration. The Joint Commission and the Institute for Safe Medication Practice guidelines regarding safe medication administration are also featured. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: History and Measurement of the Base and Derived Units Steven A. Treese, 2018-05-17 This book discusses how and why historical measurement units developed, and reviews useful methods for making conversions as well as situations in which dimensional analysis can be used. It starts from the history of length measurement, which is one of the oldest measures used by humans. It highlights the importance of area measurement, briefly discussing the methods for determining areas mathematically and by measurement. The book continues on to detail the development of measures for volume, mass, weight, time, temperature, angle, electrical units, amounts of substances, and light intensity. The seven SI/metric base units are highlighted, as well as a number of other units that have historically been used as base units. Providing a comprehensive reference for interconversion among the commonly measured quantities in the different measurement systems with engineering accuracy, it also examines the relationships among base units in fields such as mechanical/thermal, electromagnetic and physical flow rates and fluxes using diagrams. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Dimensional Analysis and Intelligent Experimentation Andrew Clennel Palmer, 2008 Dimensional analysis is a magical way of finding useful results with almost no effort. It makes it possible to bring together the results of experiments and computations in a concise but exact form, so that they can be used efficiently and economically to make predictions. It takes advantage of the fact that phenomena go their way independently of the units we measure them with, because the units have nothing to do with the underlying physics. This simple idea turns out to be unexpectedly powerful.Students often fail to gain from dimensional analysis, because bad teaching has led them to suppose it cannot be used to derive new results, and can only confirm results that have been secured by some other route. That notion is false. This book demonstrates what can be done with dimensional analysis through a series of examples, starting with Pythagoras' theorem and the simple pendulum, and going on to a number of practical examples, many from the author's experience in ocean engineering. In parallel, the book explains the underlying theory, starting with Vaschy's elegant treatment, whilst avoiding unnecessary complexity. It also explores the use and misuse of models, which can be useful but can also be seriously misleading. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Nanotechnology Louis Theodore, 2006-01-03 A practical workbook that bridges the gap between theory andpractice in the nanotechnology field Because nanosized particles possess unique properties,nanotechnology is rapidly becoming a major interest in engineeringand science. Nanotechnology: Basic Calculations for Engineers andScientists-a logical follow-up to the author's previous text,Nanotechnology: Environmental Implications and Solutions-presents apractical overview of nanotechnology in a unique workbookformat. The author has developed nearly 300 problems that provide a clearunderstanding of this growing field in four distinct areas ofstudy: * Chemistry fundamentals and principles * Particle technology * Applications * Environmental concerns These problems have been carefully chosen to address the mostimportant basic concepts, issues, and applications within eacharea, including such topics as patent evaluation, toxicology,particle dynamics, ventilation, risk assessment, and manufacturing.An introduction to quantum mechanics is also included in theAppendix. These stand-alone problems follow an orderly and logicalprogression designed to develop the reader's technicalunderstanding. This is certain to become the pacesetter in the field, a text tobenefit both students of all technical disciplines and practicingengineers and researchers. -Dr. Howard Beim, Professor of Chemistry, U.S. Merchant MarineAcademy Dr. Theodore has covered most of the important nanotechnologysubject matter in this ...work through simple, easy-to-followproblems. -John McKenna, President and CEO, ETS, Inc. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Foundations of College Chemistry Morris Hein, Susan Arena, 2013-01-01 Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, Foundations of College Chemistry, Alternate 14th Edition has helped readers master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. It provides them with clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving. They’ll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. In addition, Chemistry in Action features and conceptual questions checks brings together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Chemistry, Print and Interactive E-Text Allan Blackman, Daniel Southam, Gwendolyn Lawrie, Natalie Williamson, Christopher Thompson, Adam Bridgeman, 2023-09-15 The third edition of Chemistry: Core Concepts (Blackman et al.) has been developed by a group of leading chemistry educators for students entering university with little or no background in chemistry. Available as a full-colour printed textbook with an interactive eBook code, this title enables every student to master concepts and succeed in assessment. Lecturers are supported with an extensive and easy-to-use teaching and learning package. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Clinical Nursing Calculations Susan Sienkiewicz, Sandra Megerdichian, 2019-09-27 Clinical Nursing Calculations is an essential text for teaching dosage calculation to undergraduate nursing students. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry Morris Hein, Scott Pattison, Susan Arena, Leo R. Best, 2014-01-15 The most comprehensive book available on the subject, Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 11th Edition continues its tradition of fostering the development of problem-solving skills, featuring numerous examples and coverage of current applications. Skillfully anticipating areas of difficulty and pacing the material accordingly, this readable work provides clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts as well as the right mix of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. An emphasis on real-world topics lets readers clearly see how the chemistry will apply to their career. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: A First Course in Dimensional Analysis Juan G. Santiago, 2019-10-22 An introduction to dimensional analysis, a method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena, demonstrated through a series of engaging examples. This book offers an introduction to dimensional analysis, a powerful method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena. The method enables bold approximations and the generation of testable hypotheses. The book explains these analyses through a series of entertaining applications; students will learn to analyze, for example, the limits of world-record weight lifters, the distance an electric submarine can travel, how an upside-down pendulum is similar to a running velociraptor, and the number of Olympic rowers required to double boat speed. The book introduces the approach through easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods that show how to identify the essential variables describing a complex problem; explore the dimensions of the problem and recast it to reduce complexity; leverage physical insights and experimental observations to further reduce complexity; form testable scientific hypotheses; combine experiments and analysis to solve a problem; and collapse and present experimental measurements in a compact form. Each chapter ends with a summary and problems for students to solve. Taken together, the analyses and examples demonstrate the value of dimensional analysis and provide guidance on how to combine and enhance dimensional analysis with physical insights. The book can be used by undergraduate students in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, sports science, and astronomy. |
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| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Scaling of Differential Equations Hans Petter Langtangen, Geir K. Pedersen, 2016-06-15 The book serves both as a reference for various scaled models with corresponding dimensionless numbers, and as a resource for learning the art of scaling. A special feature of the book is the emphasis on how to create software for scaled models, based on existing software for unscaled models. Scaling (or non-dimensionalization) is a mathematical technique that greatly simplifies the setting of input parameters in numerical simulations. Moreover, scaling enhances the understanding of how different physical processes interact in a differential equation model. Compared to the existing literature, where the topic of scaling is frequently encountered, but very often in only a brief and shallow setting, the present book gives much more thorough explanations of how to reason about finding the right scales. This process is highly problem dependent, and therefore the book features a lot of worked examples, from very simple ODEs to systems of PDEs, especially from fluid mechanics. The text is easily accessible and example-driven. The first part on ODEs fits even a lower undergraduate level, while the most advanced multiphysics fluid mechanics examples target the graduate level. The scientific literature is full of scaled models, but in most of the cases, the scales are just stated without thorough mathematical reasoning. This book explains how the scales are found mathematically. This book will be a valuable read for anyone doing numerical simulations based on ordinary or partial differential equations. |
| dimensional analysis unit conversion: Chemistry in Quantitative Language Christopher O. Oriakhi, 2021-09-24 Problem-solving is one of the most challenging aspects students encounter in general chemistry courses, leading to frustration and failure. Consequently, many students become less motivated to take additional chemistry courses after the first year. This book tackles this issue head on and provides innovative, intuitive, and systematic strategies to tackle any type of calculations encountered in chemistry. The material begins with the basic theories, equations, and concepts of the underlying chemistry, followed by worked examples with carefully explained step-by-step solutions to showcase the ways in which the problems can be presented. The second edition contains additional problems at the end of each chapter with varying degrees of difficulty, and many of the original examples have been revised. |
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