Identifying Features. The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age, although some never grow arms. These arms generally bend upward and can number over 25.
Conversion is a common law tort. A conversion is a voluntary act by one person inconsistent with the ownership rights of another. It is a tort of strict liability in the United Kingdom.
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Definition: A conversion factor is a numerical ratio to express a measurement from one unit to another unit. Examples: To change a time measurement from hours to days, a conversion factor of 1 day = 24 hours.time in days = time in hours x (1 day/24 hours). The (1 day/24 hours) is a conversion factor.y Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Definition: A conversion factor is a numerical ratio to express a measurement from one unit to another unit. Examples: To change a time measurement from hours to days, a conversion factor of 1 day = 24 hours. time in days = time in hours x (1 day/24 hours).