International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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Author: Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.13P
Determine the dimensions of constants A and B far which the following equation is dimensionally homogeneous:
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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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