Can Dimensional Analysis Determine the Exponent N in y=c^nat^2?

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The discussion centers on the equation y=c^nat^2, where the goal is to determine the integer exponent N. It is established that since C is dimensionless, c^n remains dimensionless regardless of the value of N. Therefore, dimensional analysis cannot be utilized to ascertain the value of N in this context. The conclusion is definitive: dimensional analysis is not applicable for determining N when C is dimensionless.

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In the equation y=c^nat^2, in other words... Y equals C to the N power times A times T to the second power, you wish to determine the integer value (1,2,etc.) of the exponent N. The dimensions of Y,A,and T are known. It is also known that C has no dimensions. Can dimensional analysis be used to determine N. Account for your answers, THANKS
 
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No. If c is dimensionless, then so is c^n, no matter what n is.
 
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