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Ch 2·§2.4 Multiply by 1, in disguise
2.4

2.4 Multiply by 1, in disguise

Every unit conversion uses the same elegant move: multiply by a fraction equal to 1, written so the unwanted unit cancels. Once we see it, we can convert almost anything.

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