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Units
When are Units Covered?
Units are introduced in ENGR111 during Class
6.2 and are explained further in Class
9.2.
*Explaination of
Class numbering System
Objectives
| Class 6.2: |
Units and Dimensions -1 |
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Know the difference between units
and dimensions |
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Understand the SI, USCS, and AES
systems of units |
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Know the SI prefixes from nano-
to giga- |
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Understand and apply the concept
of dimensional homogeneity |
| Class 9.2 |
Units and Dimensions-2 |
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Know the difference between an
absolute and a gravitational system of units |
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Know what makes a system of units
a coherent or noncoherent system |
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Know how to do various conversions |
Class Agenda
| Class 6.2: |
Units and Dimensions-1 |
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Mainly lecture material on Units
and Dimensions |
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Practical application to real-world
situation at NASA |
| Class 9.2: |
Units and Dimensions-2 |
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Individual exercise on dimensional
homogeneity |
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Lecture Material on Units and
Dimensions |
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Exercise on Temperature conversions |
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Examples of various conversions |
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HW problem -given 10 minutes in
class to begin solving |
Why is Problem Solving Important?
Units are used to describe all physical
properties. They are crucial for determining the correct answer
in the problem solving process.
Links to Class Materials
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