Bill is working on an electrical circuit problem. He remembers from his electrical engineering class that voltage drop ΔE is a function of electrical current I and electrical resistance R. Unfortunately, he does not recall the exact form of the equation for ΔE. However, he is taking a fluid mechanics class and decides to use his newly acquired knowledge about dimensional analysis to recall the form of the equation. Help Bill develop the equation for ΔE using the method of repeating variables, showing all of your work. Compare this to Ohm’s law—does dimensional analysis give you the correct form of the equation

Bill is working on an electrical circuit problem. He remembers from his electrical engineering class that voltage drop ΔE is a function of electrical current I and electrical resistance R. Unfortunately, he does not recall the exact form of the equation for ΔE. However, he is taking a fluid mechanics class and decides to use his newly acquired knowledge about dimensional analysis to recall the form of the equation. Help Bill develop the equation for ΔE using the method of repeating variables, showing all of your work. Compare this to Ohm’s law—does dimensional analysis give you the correct form of the equation

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 72PQ

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