1.11 The position coordinate x of a particle is determined by its velocity v andthe elapsed time t as follows: (a) x = At? – Bvt; and (b) x = Avte-B1. Determinethe dimensions of constants A and B in each case, assuming the expressions to bedimensionally correct.

Given (a) x=At2-Bvt (b) x=Avte-Bt

1.11 The position coordinate x of a particle is determined by its velocity v and the elapsed time t as follows: (a) x = At² – Bvt; and (b) x = the dimensions of constants A and B in each case, assuming the expressions to be dimensionally correct. Avte-B. Determine

1.11 The position coordinate x of a particle is determined by its velocity v and the elapsed time t as follows: (a) x = At² – Bvt; and (b) x = the dimensions of constants A and B in each case, assuming the expressions to be dimensionally correct. Avte-B. Determine

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1.11 The position coordinate x of a particle is determined by its velocity v and
the elapsed time t as follows: (a) x = At? – Bvt; and (b) x = Avte-B1. Determine
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dimensionally correct.

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