[4] The period T of simple pendulum is measured in time units and given by where / is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Show that the equation is dimensionally correct. [5] Suppose that the displacement of a particle is related to time according to the expression s= cr. What are the dimensions of the constant c?

[4] The period T of simple pendulum is measured in time units and given by where / is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Show that the equation is dimensionally correct. [5] Suppose that the displacement of a particle is related to time according to the expression s= cr. What are the dimensions of the constant c?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 52P: Consider the physical quantities m,s,v,a, and t with dimensions [m]=M,[s]=L,[v]=LT1 and [a]=LT2 ....

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