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Dimensional Analysis Problem

The other day in my Pre-Algebra class at HFCC we were talking about geometry, but I wanted to link it to the dimensional analysis that we had just done in the previous chapter since I knew that some of the students were struggling with the concept and could probably use the review.  So, when the opportunity arose, I came up with a problem off the top of my head.  This isn’t something that I usually do because I have a hard time being creative under the pressure of standing in front of a room full of students.  However, I think that this problem just became an instant classic in my book, and that I will probably use the problem as an example again in the future.  Take a look for yourself.

By Jon Oaks

College Math Instructor. Tech Enthusiast. Visionary. Creative Genius. But above all, I enjoy what I do. That is why I am a teacher. Because I like to teach.

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