Are my dimensional analysis question correct

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The forum discussion focuses on the correctness of dimensional analysis equations involving area (A), volume (V), speed (v), and density (p). The first equation, VA/v, was incorrectly calculated, with the correct dimensional analysis yielding L4T-1. The second equation, V2/3A, also contained an error, resulting in L4/3T-2/3 instead of the incorrectly stated L10/3T-2/3. The third equation, 3A3 + 2V2 = A3, was deemed nonsensical, highlighting the importance of understanding exponent laws in dimensional analysis.

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are these dimensional analysis questions correct

A = area
V = volume
v = speed
p = density

1. VA / v = L3 L2 L-1 T-1 = L4T-1

2. V2/3 A = (LT-1)2/3 L2 = L2/3 T-2/3 x L2 = L10/3T-2/3

3. 3A3 + 2V2 = A3 = L6
V2 = (L/T)2 = L2T-2 = L4T-2

are these correct
 
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For the first one, you made a mistake on the exponent on T. 1/[velocity] has dimensions of [time]/[length].

For the second one, you made a mistake on the L exponent. (2 + 6 is not equal to 10).

For the third one, the original equation doesn't make sense.
 
for;
v2/3A

i got an answer of = L4/3T-2/3

is this correct
 
No. Do you understand the laws of exponents? When you multiply two powers, you ADD their exponents. For example:

axay = ax+y
 

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