1.5.2 - Deducing Relation among the Physical Quantities
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What is the formula for the period of a pendulum derived using dimensional analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how length and gravity relate to the motion.
What does a dimensionless constant represent?
💡 Hint: Consider examples like π in geometric formulas.
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What is dimensional analysis primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about relationships and not direct calculations.
True or False: A dimensional analysis can tell you the exact numerical value of a constant.
💡 Hint: Consider whether this method actually computes numbers.
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Derive an expression for the time it takes for a bouncing ball to reach the ground when dropped from a height h. Consider only gravitational force.
💡 Hint: Examine the dimensions on both sides of the equations.
Consider the pressure exerted by a gas in a container of volume V, temperature T, and number of molecules N. Use dimensional analysis to find a relationship between pressure and other quantities.
💡 Hint: Identify which quantities significantly influence the pressure.
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