Derivations of dimensions problem

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around dimensional analysis, specifically the derivation of dimensions in a physics context. The original poster seeks clarification on a specific example from their textbook regarding the relationship between length and time dimensions.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the expression √[L]/[L/T^2] and its simplification. Questions arise about the steps involved in the derivation and whether the interpretation of the expression is correct.

Discussion Status

Some participants are attempting to clarify the mathematical manipulation involved in the dimensional analysis. There is an ongoing exploration of how to simplify the expression correctly, with no clear consensus reached yet.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes that the textbook does not provide an explanation for the steps shown, which may contribute to the confusion in the discussion.

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Homework Statement


Dimensions: These derivations are not correct ( as stated by the book)

I'm just reading my textbook at the moment and I saw this example ( So I don't have work for it myself by the book shows all the steps).

***√[L]/[L/T^2] =√[T^2]


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I just want this to be explained as the book does not explain it, it just shows steps.

How does***√[L]/[L/T^2] equal √[T^2]?
 
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Do you mean <br /> \sqrt {\frac{{[L]}}{{\frac{{[L]}}{{[T]^2 }}}}} ??
 


Yes.
 


<br /> \frac{L}{L/T^2}<br />

Multiply both sides by T^2, simply, and you'll get the answer.
 

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