In order to
convert 75g to kg, we should use the 1
x 10⁻³ kg/lg form of the conversion factor. We will required a
conversion factor to be able to cancel the original units of grams.
Thru multiplication or division, the number
used to change one set of units to another is called the conversion
factor. The correct conversion factor to an equal value must be used when a conversion is necessary.
Here is an example of a conversion factor for inches to feet:
The appropriate conversion value is 12
inches equal 1 foot in order to convert inches to
feet.
