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Check whether the following formulas are dimensionally consistent. Velocity = acceleration times time

University Physics Volume 1

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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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