How do you do conversions.
Ex. 100mA
Ex. 12.24Gm. Etc.
To do conversions, you typically use conversion factors. A conversion factor is a fraction that represents the relationship between two different units of measurement. Here are the steps to perform conversions:
1. Identify the starting unit and the desired unit of measurement. For example, if you have 100 milliamperes (mA) and want to convert it to another unit, such as amperes (A), identify these units.
2. Locate the conversion factor that relates the starting unit to the desired unit. Conversion factors can be found in reference books, online resources, or common knowledge. In this case, the conversion factor for milliamperes to amperes is 1 mA = 0.001 A.
3. Set up a conversion equation using the conversion factor. To convert 100 mA to amperes, multiply the starting value by the conversion factor. In this case, it would be: 100 mA * (0.001 A/ 1 mA) = 0.1 A.
4. Simplify the equation by canceling out the units. The milliamperes in the numerator and denominator of the conversion factor cancel out, leaving only the desired unit.
For the second example, if you have 12.24 gigameters (Gm) and want to convert it to another unit, such as kilometers (km), follow similar steps:
1. Identify the starting unit (Gm) and the desired unit (km).
2. Locate the conversion factor. In this case, the conversion factor for gigameters to kilometers is 1 Gm = 1,000,000 km.
3. Set up the conversion equation. Multiply the starting value by the conversion factor: 12.24 Gm * (1,000,000 km/ 1 Gm) = 12,240,000 km.
4. Simplify the equation by canceling out the units, leaving only the desired unit.
Remember, always ensure the units cancel each other correctly and double-check for correct placement of decimal points while performing conversions. Using a calculator or conversion tool can be helpful to avoid errors.