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A simple expression for the velocity of molecules in a gas is:
Assume the constant K is dimensionless, the velocity (v) is given in feet per second [ft/s], and density (ρ) in grams per cubic centimeter [g/cm3]. What are the fundamental dimensions of the variable φ?
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