40 Factor Label Method Definition

The name of this technique is known as factor-label Factor-label also known as dimensional analysis in some circles describes a technique to convert one quantity - a length mass or anything The factor label method is when you use the number as well as its units to help you convert that number into different units Example Covert 1 hour into seconds We know that there is 60 mins in 1 Dimensional Analysis Dimensional Analysis also called Factor-Label Method or the Unit Factor Method is a problem-solving method that uses the fact that any number or expression can be multiplied by one without changing its value It is a useful technique The factor-label method is a procedure for converting a quantity from one unit to another This procedure calls for multiplying the original quantity by a fraction made up of a conversion factor The factor-label method is the sequential application of conversion factors expressed as fractions and arranged so that any dimensional unit appearing in both the numerator and denominator of any Mr Andersen shows you how to use the factor label method to solve complex conversions What is Q Factor Q factor also known as Quality Factor or Q-factor is defined as a dimensionless parameter that describes the underdamped condition of an oscillator or resonator The quality factor measures the performance of a coil a capacitor or an inductor in terms of its losses and resonator bandwidth The definition of Quality Factor was originally envisaged by an engineer called K In physics and engineering the quality factor or Q factor is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is It is approximately defined as the ratio of the initial energy stored in the resonator to the energy lost in one radian of the cycle of oscillation The quality factor or Q of an inductor or tuned circuit is often used to give an indication of its performance in a resonator circuit The Q or quality factor is a dimensionless number and it describes the damping in the circuit It also provides an indication of the resonator’s bandwidth relative to its centre frequency -By definition a conversion factor is a ratio or fraction in which the numerator is equivalent to the denominator so that it represents the number 1 When using the factor label method and the SI System go to the first then go to the desired unit smaller Ex 24in = 2ft