College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 1 - Measurement and Problem Solving - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 28: 9

Answer

Equation (d) $v^2=v_0^2+2ax$ is dimensionally correct.

Work Step by Step

(a) $x=v_0t+at^3$ LHS - $x$ has SI unit $m$. RHS - $v_0t$ has SI unit $m/s\times s$ = $m$. $at^3$ has SI unit $m/s^2\times s^3$ = $ms$. LHS $\ne$ RHS. (b) $v^2=v_0^2+2at$ LHS - $v^2$ has SI unit $(m/s)^2$ = $m^2/s^2$. RHS - $v_0^2$ has SI unit $(m/s)^2$ = $m^2/s^2$. $2at$ has SI unit $m/s^2\times s$ = $m/s$. LHS $\ne$ RHS. (c) $x=at+vt^2$ LHS - $x$ has SI unit $m$. RHS - $at$ has SI unit $m/s^2\times s$ = $m/s$. $vt^2$ has SI unit $m/s\times s^2$ = $ms$. LHS $\ne$ RHS. (d) $v^2=v_0^2+2ax$ LHS - $v^2$ has SI unit $(m/s)^2$ = $m^2/s^2$. RHS - $v_0^2$ has SI unit $(m/s)^2$ = $m^2/s^2$. $2ax$ has SI unit $m/s^2\times m$ = $m^2/s^2$. LHS = RHS.
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