1.5.1 - Checking the Dimensional Consistency of Equations
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What does dimensional consistency ensure in physics?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to add or subtract quantities.
Can you add speed (m/s) to mass (kg)?
💡 Hint: Consider their dimensional representations carefully.
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Which of the following conditions must be met for quantities to be added?
💡 Hint: Think about the rules of addition in algebra.
True or False: Dimensional consistency guarantees that an equation is always correct.
💡 Hint: Consider what additional checks might be necessary.
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Prove the dimensional consistency of the equation: v = u + at, given that v is final velocity, u is initial velocity, a is acceleration, and t is time.
💡 Hint: Derive dimensions for acceleration and time carefully.
Consider the equation: F = ma + b. Determine if b could fit into this equation by analyzing its dimensions.
💡 Hint: Carefully assess what b represents dimensionally.
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