| Reviewed: |
Jan 28, 2006 by Engineering Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
This is a Java applet for converting physical quantities from one system of
units to another system of units. Physical quantities include length, area,
volume, mass, mass flow rate, temperature, force, pressure, energy, etc.
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| Learning Goals: |
While not intended to teach unit conversions, this is a good reference tool.
One can use this as an online calculator to make quick unit conversions
correctly.
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| Target Student Population: |
High school and college students involved in unit conversions.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
A basic understanding of units associated with physical quantities and a working
knowledge of algebraic principles.
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| Type of Material: |
Reference material in the form of a Java Applet. It is an online calculator to
convert physical quantities from one system of units to another.
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| Recommended Uses: |
Very useful for high school and college students involved in unit conversion.
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| Technical Requirements: |
A internet browser that can support Java Applets.
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